Appointment of a Service Provider to Provide Strategic Migration from Vmware to H3c Cas for a Period of Three (3) Years

HSRC/04/2026/27

2026-06-08 10:00

Tender Closed on: 2026-06-19 11:00

Computer Networks Installation and Maintenance, Computer Software Supply and License Management, Computer, Server and Networking Equipment, ICT Hardware, Software And Network Support Services, Information and Communications Technology

Gauteng, Johannesburg, Pretoria

Human Sciences Research Council

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Tender Number: HSRC/04/2026/27
Department: Human Sciences Research Council
Tender Type: Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Province: Gauteng
Closing Date: Friday, 19 June 2026 - 11:00
Place where goods, works or services are required: 134 Pretorius ,Pretoria central - PRETORIA - Johannesburg - 0002
Special Conditions: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/371584827263709?p=1mJHk5Pzk0D1esOijJ
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: PORTIA NYALUNGU
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 012-302-2128
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: Yes Is it compulsory? NO
Briefing Date and Time: Monday, 08 June 2026 - 10:00
Briefing Venue: Use the link on special conditions

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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a service provider capable of executing a strategic migration from VMware to H3C Cloud Automation System (CAS) over a period of three years. The goal is to ensure a seamless transition with minimal downtime, zero data loss, and full post-migration operational integrity, supporting HSRC’s data centre infrastructure modernization.

Scope

The scope encompasses end-to-end migration services including:

  • Deployment of H3C CAS components such as Cloud Virtualization Kernel (CVK) and Cloud Virtualization Manager (CVM).
  • Configuration of virtual switches, firewall policies, and network/security reconfiguration post-migration.
  • Backup, restore validation, and integration testing, including third-party systems.
  • Development of rollback plans for each migration wave.
  • Provision of support and support services for three years post-deployment.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications and requirements include:

  • Deep knowledge of vSphere 6.x/7.x, vCenter, VMFS, and VMware networking.
  • Experience with deploying CVK, CVM, clusters, and migration tools.
  • Familiarity with SAN, iSCSI, NFS, RDM mappings, and storage configurations.
  • Certification in H3C CAS and experience with deploying and configuring CAS components.
  • Ability to implement agentless antivirus, distributed firewall, and security compliance auditing.
  • Experience with cross-data centre migration using Cloud Rainbow technology.
  • Proficiency in backup and restore procedures, including third-party integrations.
  • Development of detailed migration runbooks, test plans, and security checks.

Skills Requirements

The bidder must demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

  • Extensive knowledge of VMware virtualization platforms and networking.
  • Certified expertise in H3C CAS deployment and management.
  • Proven experience in deploying CVK, CVM, and clustering solutions.
  • Strong storage management skills, including SAN, iSCSI, NFS, and RDM.
  • Capability to implement security features such as distributed firewalls and agentless antivirus solutions.
  • Experience with cloud migration tools, particularly Cloud Rainbow technology.
  • Ability to develop comprehensive migration strategies, rollback plans, and testing procedures.
  • Effective project management skills, including developing detailed implementation plans and timelines.
  • Demonstrated capacity to support and maintain the solution over a three-year period.
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