Upgrade of Quantum Tape Library Drives and Software.
Mpho Mudau
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 September 2026 at 11:00 · Chief Directorate National Geospatial Information Office, 19 Rhodes Avenue, Van Der Sterr Building, Mowbray, Cape Town
In plain English
The tender is for upgrading four Quantum Scalar i6000 tape library drives from LTO 6 to LTO 9 and licensing Quantum StorNext software with three-year maintenance support for data archiving and backup. The tender is open to all eligible bidders as no specific registrations or eligibility criteria are stated.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform invites bids for the upgrade of four Quantum Scalar i6000 tape library drives and three Quantum StorNext software licenses. The project includes supplying hardware, LTO-9 data cartridges, and performing a large-scale data migration from LTO-6 to LTO-9. The work will take place at the National Geospatial Information office in Mowbray, Cape Town. The successful bidder must provide three years of maintenance and support from 2026 to 2029. The migration phase must be completed within five months of hardware installation. This tender aims to ensure secure data archiving and backup for the Chief Directorate.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Quantum brand partnership or accreditation
- Physical office located within 150km of Mowbray
- Three contactable references for similar Quantum product projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mpho Mudau
Email: mpho.mudau@dlrrd.gov.za
Phone: 021-464-7911
How to apply: Submit proposals in a sealed envelope marked with the bidder's details, bid number, and closing date. Deliver to the bid box located at the Foreshore Absa Building, 2nd Riebeek Street, Ground Floor, Cape Town.
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