Supply and Maintenance of Backup Appliances.
Stellenbosch Municipality
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, delivery, installation, configuration, commissioning, and one year of support and maintenance of on-premises backup appliances. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a compliant tax status.
Always check the official documentDescription
Stellenbosch Municipality invites bids for the supply, delivery, installation, configuration, and commissioning of on-premises backup appliances. The project includes providing one year of support and maintenance. Key deliverables include one ExaGrid EX81 appliance and one ExaGrid EX54 appliance, along with all necessary software licenses for full functionality. The successful bidder must ensure integration with Veeam Backup & Replication and VMware, provide detailed operations manuals, and conduct training for municipal staff. The work will take place in Stellenbosch. The tender closes on 05 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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- 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
- Veeam Platinum, Broadcom Premier, and ExaGrid authorized reseller status
- Evidence of two previous ExaGrid implementations with reference letters
- Technical architecture validation letter for Veeam and VMware integration
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
- No municipal account arrears exceeding three months
Contact & how to apply
Name: Regan Mooideen
Email: regan.mooideen@stellenbosch.gov.za
Phone: 021-808-8538
How to apply: Submit sealed tenders in the official document to the tender box at the Stellenbosch Municipality, Town House Complex, Plein Street, Stellenbosch. Late, electronic, telephonic, or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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