Upgrade and Migration of Windows Servers and Licenses
Esona Zandile
In plain English
The National Arts Council is procuring services for upgrading and migrating Windows Server 2012 VMs to Windows Server 2025 and supplying Windows 11 Pro licenses. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a valid B-BBEE certificate.
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The National Arts Council (NAC) invites bids for the upgrade and migration of seven Windows Server 2012 virtual machines to Windows Server 2025. The project also includes the supply of ten Windows 11 Pro licenses. The successful bidder will handle the full project lifecycle, including assessment, design, migration, testing, and decommissioning of legacy systems. Key deliverables include a migration plan, server build documentation, and a final project closure report. The project must be completed within 8 to 12 weeks, followed by 30 days of post-implementation support. Bidders must provide genuine Microsoft licenses sourced through authorized channels.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate
- Minimum functionality score of 70 points
- Proof of authorized Microsoft license entitlement
- Proven experience via reference letters for similar completed projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Esona Zandile
Email: supplychain@nac.org.za
Phone: 011-010-8850
How to apply: Submit quotations electronically to the Supply Chain Management Unit at supplychain@nac.org.za. Ensure all documents are attached and the total file size does not exceed 10MB. Address the submission to Esona Zandile.
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