ICT Disaster Recovery Solution for MHSC.
SCM Department
In plain English
The Mine Health and Safety Council is procuring an ICT disaster recovery solution for 12 months. Bidders must ensure tax compliance and submit bids electronically.
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The Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) is seeking a service provider to supply an ICT Disaster Recovery solution for a 12-month period. The work will be based in Gauteng, with the recovery facility located between 30km and 75km from the MHSC offices in Sandton. Key deliverables include the replication of the production environment, a dedicated 1 Gbps fibre link, and a secure data centre equipped with backup power and fire suppression. The provider must perform quarterly disaster recovery tests, provide monthly status reports, and offer technical support. The project requires the maintenance of data within Gauteng and adherence to strict business continuity standards. The contract includes an initial testing phase within 90 days of commencement.
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.
- 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)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Microsoft Solutions Partner designation (Infrastructure/Azure or Security)
- Proof of address for the DR facility
- Proven experience in ICT Disaster Recovery services
- Technical qualification certificates for all team members
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Department
Email: ebids@mhsc.org.za
Phone: 011-656-1797
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via email to ebids@mhsc.org.za by the closing date of 22 July 2026 at 11:00 am.
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