Supply and Support of Veritas NetBackup Infrastructure.
BID OFFICE
In plain English
Statistics South Africa is seeking a service provider to supply Veritas NetBackup infrastructure and support for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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Statistics South Africa is seeking a service provider to supply, implement, and support Veritas NetBackup infrastructure for a 36-month period. The project involves increasing the software license capacity to 255TB and installing new hardware appliances at the Isibalo House headquarters in Pretoria and the SITA Centre in Centurion. Key deliverables include migrating existing data, configuring replication, and providing 24/7/365 technical support with weekly onsite visits. The successful bidder must manage firmware upgrades, system backups, and restores. This contract aims to ensure robust data management and infrastructure stability for the department.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Official OEM accreditation letter from Veritas
- Proof of physical business presence in South Africa
- Contactable client reference letters for similar projects
- Security clearance for personnel handling sensitive information
Contact & how to apply
Name: BID OFFICE
Email: bidoffice@statssa.gov.za
Phone: 012-310-8940
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed package containing one original, one copy, and one electronic USB copy. These must be deposited into the bid box located at Isibalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002, by 11:00 AM on 29 July 2026.
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