Off-site storage for backup tape cartridges.
SCMRFQ Office
In plain English
Stats SA is procuring an off-site storage facility for backup tape cartridges for 24 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide necessary documentation for B-BBEE points.
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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is seeking a service provider for the off-site storage of backup tape cartridges for a period of 24 months. The project requires a secure, fireproof, and waterproof facility to protect data from theft, damage, or unauthorized access. The service provider must implement a digital tracking system and provide dedicated storage vaults. Deliveries and collections are scheduled for Wednesdays, with specific requirements for urgent deliveries within two hours and non-urgent requests within eight working hours. The provider must use branded vehicles and assigned personnel with identification. The scope includes managing canisters with a capacity of 24 tapes each, with retention periods ranging from four weeks to five years. Pricing must be broken down into fixed costs for storage and collection, and variable costs for delivery services, quoted in South African Rands inclusive of VAT.
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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN and Tax Clearance Certificate
- Valid B-BBEE certificate
- Relevant OEM certification documents
- Secure, fireproof, and waterproof storage facility
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCMRFQ Office
Email: scmrfq@statssa.gov.za
Phone: 012-310-8437
How to apply: Quotations must be emailed to quotations@statssa.gov.za. If unable to provide a quotation, reasons for non-response must be submitted in writing to the same email address.
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