Endpoint Backup and Data Protection Services
MKULULI MAQUBELA
In plain English
The Eastern Cape Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture is procuring endpoint backup and data protection services for 24 months. Only SITA registered IT vendors/service providers under RFB 1183 contract can bid.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture invites bids for the provision of endpoint backup and data protection services. The project involves supporting up to 1,300 users with software, cloud storage, and technical support for a period of 24 months. Key deliverables include disaster recovery consultancy, device security management, and skills training for internal staff. The solution must be compatible with the existing Cibecs Endpoint Data Protection Suite. Work will be performed in the Eastern Cape. The contract duration is two years, with a closing date of 28 July 2026.
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
- Must hold valid SITA Transversal contract appointment
- Must possess relevant OEM/OHM accreditation certificates
- Must have valid SARS Tax Compliance Status or CSD registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: MKULULI MAQUBELA
Email: mkululi.maqubela@ecsrac.gov.za
Phone: 043-492-0232
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number and description to the Supply Chain Management Unit, Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Wilton Mkwayi building, No.5 Eales Street, eQonce, 5601.
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