Managed Services for MQA Backup and Disaster Recovery
Hatiso Motloung
In plain English
The MQA is procuring managed services for IT backup, disaster recovery, and site solutions for 38 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a valid Tax Clearance Certificate and B-BBEE Certificate.
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The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) invites bids for managed services for its Backup, Disaster Recovery (DR), and DR Site solution. The project involves hosting primary and secondary sites within South Africa, providing a 50 Mbps dedicated fibre link, and ensuring 99.95% availability. The service provider must manage data migration, 24/7 support, and software licensing for a 38-month contract ending 31 March 2030. Key deliverables include quarterly and annual DR simulation tests and maintaining a retention policy for daily, weekly, and monthly backups. The work will be performed at the MQA Head Office in Parktown and off-site facilities. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 6 October 2026.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or Tax PIN
- B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit
- Minimum 6 years relevant industry experience with 3 compliant reference letters
- IT Backup Engineer and Project Manager with 3-5 years experience
- Accreditation for hosting DR facilities (e.g., Uptime Institute, SANAS)
- Evidence of off-site facility location and GPS coordinates
Contact & how to apply
Name: Hatiso Motloung
Email: HatisoM@mqa.org.za
Phone: 011-547-2600
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted electronically to TENDERS@MQA.ORG.ZA or deposited in the bid box at the MQA Head Office, Block B Reception, No.7 Anerley Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, by 11:00 on 19 October 2026.
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