Supply and Installation of Parallel File System Storage.
CSIR
This tender closed on 7 October 2026
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In plain English
The CSIR is procuring Parallel File System Storage hardware, software, maintenance, and support for three years. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Always check the official documentDescription
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites proposals for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a Parallel File System (PFS) storage solution. This project supports the iHlosi High-Performance Computing system. The work will take place at the CSIR Rosebank Campus in Cape Town. Key deliverables include a storage solution with a base capacity of 1.0 PB, integration with existing InfiniBand switches, system monitoring, and comprehensive staff training. The contract includes a three-year maintenance and support period. Bidders must provide pricing for seven capacity options ranging from 1.0 PB to 2.4 PB. The system must support at least 1200 compute nodes and maintain a sustained read and write performance of 100 GB/s. The project requires high-availability hardware and next-business-day support for critical components.
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
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must have valid Tax Compliance status
- Minimum 3 contactable references for similar projects
- Engineers must have at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Must provide official OEM support letter for lifespan and end-of-life
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Submit proposals electronically to tender@csir.co.za. Use the RFP number 3781/07/10/2026 in the subject line. Proposals must be split into two separate emails: one for the Technical Proposal and one for the Pricing Proposal. Do not use cloud-based file sharing services.
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