Provision of SAN and Servers with Data Migration.
GLENDA MATHANE
In plain English
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications is procuring SAN and servers, including installation and data migration. Bidders must ensure tax compliance and may need a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) invites bids for the supply, installation, and data migration of SAN and server infrastructure. The project involves providing high-performance blade servers, 300TB of storage, and migrating 100TB of data across 84 virtual machines. The work will take place at the NRCS offices in Pretoria. Key deliverables include the hardware supply, system configuration, a five-year on-site warranty, and a skills transfer program for IT staff. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of data center experience and provide a detailed technical methodology. The contract requires firm pricing in ZAR, inclusive of VAT, with payments linked to specific project milestones.
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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- 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 Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Proof of OEM partnership or reseller status
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Minimum functionality score of 70 points
Contact & how to apply
Name: GLENDA MATHANE
Email: glenda.mathane@nrcs.org.za
Phone: 012-482-8765
How to apply: Submit hard copies (one original and three copies, plus a USB drive) into the tender box at the SABS Campus, 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0001. No email, fax, or postal submissions are accepted.
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