OpenStack Cluster Support Services for SANSA.
SCM Official- Earth Observation
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
29 July 2026 at 11:00 · Online
In plain English
OpenStack Cluster Support Services are being procured. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is seeking a service provider to convert an existing High-Performance Computing cluster into an OpenStack cluster at their Hartebeeshoek site. The project involves designing, installing, and configuring OpenStack components across 25 nodes, including management, compute, GPU, and storage units. Key deliverables include system testing, technical training for the SANSA team, and ongoing maintenance for a two-year period. The provider must use automation tools like Ansible or Terraform and integrate monitoring platforms such as Prometheus. Bidders must demonstrate experience with large-scale OpenStack environments and provide a project team with at least two senior members. The contract includes an option for annual extensions based on performance.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Three reference letters for similar services from the last five years
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Official- Earth Observation
Email: eo-scm@sansa.org.za
Phone: 012-844-6816
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via the National Treasury eTender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za using CSD credentials. No physical, email, or faxed submissions will be accepted.
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