Provision of Cloud Services and Disaster Recovery.
Shadrack Mafutsa
In plain English
The Commission for Gender Equality is procuring cloud services including disaster recovery for 36 months. Bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is seeking a service provider to supply, host, and manage a cloud-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform, including Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS). The work will take place in South Africa and involves migrating existing virtual servers to a new platform with 99.9% uptime. Key deliverables include 24/7 technical support, network management, and automated disaster recovery with quarterly testing. The contract spans 36 months, starting from April 2026. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in the South African cloud sector and provide a team with international industry certifications. The solution must support specific technical requirements, including virtual servers, storage volumes, and robust security monitoring.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
- Proof of five years relevant industry experience
- Three contactable references for similar projects
- Certified qualifications and CVs for key personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Shadrack Mafutsa
Email: shadrack@cge.org.za
Phone: 011-403-7182
How to apply: Submit one original and two copies of the tender document in a sealed envelope. The package must be deposited into the official tender box at the Tender Submission Office, 2 Kotze Street, Women’s Jail, East Wing, Constitution Hill, Bramfontein 2017, by 11:00 on 08 October 2026.
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