Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the supply of two (2) rack mountable servers to the CSIR

CSIR RFQ 3723/18/03/2026

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Tender Closed on: 2026-03-18 16:30

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Computer, Server and Networking Equipment, Information and Communications Technology

Gauteng, Pretoria

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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Tender Number

CSIR RFQ 3723/18/03/2026

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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure two (2) rack mountable servers that meet the detailed specifications outlined in Annexure A, along with associated warranties, support, and licensing. The CSIR aims to acquire reliable, high-performance servers with support for virtualization (VMware vSphere), robust hardware components, and support services to enhance its research and technological capabilities.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes:

  • Supply of two (2) rack mountable servers as per the specifications in Annexure A.
  • Provision of a 5-year VMware vSphere Standard subscription for each server.
  • Delivery, installation, and configuration of the servers at the CSIR campus in Pretoria, South Africa.
  • Support and warranty services, including parts and labor, with options for extended OEM warranties.
  • Provision of necessary documentation, OEM certificates, VMware compatibility evidence, and references for similar work.

Technical Requirements

The servers must meet the following minimum specifications:

  • 2U rack chassis supporting up to 24 front-accessible drives, with SAS/SATA and NVMe bays, hot-plug capable.
  • Dual-socket high-performance x86 CPUs (~32 cores per CPU), supporting DDR5-6400 memory, with 8 x 128GB RDIMMs (total 1TB RAM).
  • Storage controller supporting at least RAID 6, cache, and hot-plug drives.
  • Redundant boot solution (e.g., dual M.2 SSDs).
  • Enterprise-class SAS HDDs (14 x 2.4TB, 10K RPM or higher) and NVMe SSDs (6 x 1.92TB U.2/U.3).
  • Out-of-band management with remote lifecycle management capabilities.
  • Dual hot-plug redundant power supplies.
  • Networking: OCP 3.0 NIC quad port 10/25 GbE with SFP28 modules.
  • Support for two Nvidia data center GPUs with at least 24GB VRAM each.
  • Sliding rails compatible with standard 19-inch racks.
  • Front-to-back airflow and shipping/packaging included.
  • Support for VMware ESXi 8.0 U3 or later, with VMware Compatibility Guide evidence for major components.
  • Warranty and support: 5-year OEM support with optional 24-month extension.

Skills Requirements

The successful bidder must demonstrate:

  • Technical expertise in supplying and installing enterprise-grade servers with specified hardware components.
  • Capability to provide OEM-certified support, onsite installation, and remote management services.
  • Experience in configuring VMware vSphere environments, including licensing and compatibility validation.
  • Provision of references for similar projects involving server supply and installation.
  • Ability to supply OEM certificates confirming authorized reselling, quality management (ISO 9001:2015), and onsite support supportability.
  • Compliance with all technical, logistical, and support requirements as specified in the tender documentation.
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