Supply and Installation of Servers and SAN Switches.
Supply Chain Management
In plain English
The NRF is procuring 8 servers and 2 SAN switches with 3-year support. Bidders must be tax compliant and registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites bids for the supply, delivery, installation, and configuration of 8 rack-mount servers and 2 SAN switches. The project includes a 3-year 24/7 support and maintenance agreement. The work will take place at the NRF Head Office in Brummeria, Pretoria. Key deliverables include the physical installation (rack and stack) of hardware and the provision of technical support services. Bidders must provide high-performance server hardware and SAN switches compatible with existing IBM storage systems. The contract requires firm pricing for all hardware and professional services. The project must be completed according to the specifications provided, with all hardware supported by the manufacturer for the full 3-year duration.
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
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Top Tier reseller manufacturer authorization letter
- Proof of two similar projects completed within last 60 months
- CVs and qualification proof for technical staff
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Public, product, and professional indemnity insurance coverage
Contact & how to apply
Name: Supply Chain Management
Email: tender.enquiries@nrf.ac.za
Phone: 012-481-4000
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via the National Treasury e-submission portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/Login/Login. Bidders must log in using their CSD credentials, search for tender number NRF RIISA ITPR/31/2026-27, and follow the prompts to complete the e-submission process.
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