Provision of Private Cloud Hosting Services for ECLB.
Hlengiwe Vakele
In plain English
The Eastern Cape Liquor Board is procuring private cloud hosting services for its ICT applications and infrastructure. Suitable and qualified service providers can bid.
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The Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) invites bids for the provision of private cloud hosting services for its ICT applications and infrastructure. The project involves migrating the board to a new, secure, and scalable private cloud environment, including data migration, backup services, and cloud security. The service provider must manage server infrastructure, software licensing, and provide a 24/7 help desk. The work requires establishing secure VPN links between the ECLB head office and various regional offices. Data must be hosted within South Africa to ensure POPIA compliance. The project must be fully operational by 30 July 2026. Bidders must provide pricing options for 3, 5, or 7-year contract periods. The successful partner must demonstrate technical expertise, provide a detailed solution architecture, and maintain a high standard of disaster recovery and system performance.
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 PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE status documentation
- ISO 27001 Tier II certification
- Ownership or lease of South African-based data center
- Documented and tested Disaster Recovery Plan
- Three reference letters for similar services within last 5 years
- No pending litigation against the proposed data center
Contact & how to apply
Name: Hlengiwe Vakele
Email: Hlengiwe.Vakele@eclb.co.za
Phone: 043-700-0900
How to apply: Submit the original bid document plus three copies in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender name. Deposit the submission into the Bid Box at the ECLB Head Office, Shop No. 10 Beacon Bay Crossing, Beacon Bay. Faxed or emailed bids are not accepted.
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