Backup Storage Appliances

0010559263

2026-04-09 11:00

Tender Closed on: 2026-04-16 11:00

Computer Backup Hardware, Software and Support, Computer, Server and Networking Equipment, Information and Communications Technology

Centurion, Gauteng, Pretoria

Electoral Commission (IEC)

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Tender Number: 0010559263
Department: Electoral Commission (IEC)
Tender Type: Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Province: National
Closing Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 11:00
Place where goods, works or services are required: 1303 Heuwel Avenue - Centurion - Pretoria - 0046
Special Conditions: N/A
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: Bridget Ndlovu
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 012-622-5700
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: Yes Is it compulsory? NO
Briefing Date and Time: Thursday, 09 April 2026 - 11:00
Briefing Venue: Virtual-Link attached

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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure Backup Storage Appliances to replace existing Quantum DXI devices at the National Office, Disaster Recovery site, and Provincial Offices. The goal is to support increased backup requirements, ensure data security, and maintain a stable, efficient ICT environment aligned with industry standards and best practices.

Scope

The scope includes the supply, configuration, and installation of backup storage appliances across:

  • National Office and Disaster Recovery Site (2 units)
  • Nine Provincial Offices (9 units)

The project encompasses hardware provision, setup, configuration, and support for a period of five years, including maintenance, warranty, and support services. The appliances must be compatible with existing systems for data migration and replication, and meet specified technical standards.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications specify minimum requirements for the storage appliances, including:

  • All Flash Storage Area Network (SAN)
  • Usable Capacity:
    • National & DR Site: 600TB expandable to 700TB
    • Provincial Offices: 15TB expandable to 25TB
  • Disk Drives: NVMe, Self-Encrypted, RAID 6 or similar
  • Access Protocols: NFS, SMB, OST, VTL, AccentFS, VDMS
  • Connectivity: 2x 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports plus up to 3 optional NICs (e.g., 10 GbE, 100 GbE, 32 Gb FC)
  • Data Encryption: At-rest and in-flight encryption, with support for replication, cloud sharing, data protection, tiering, secure snapshots, role-based access control, audit logging, multi-factor authentication, and secure email
  • Compatibility: Must support data migration and replication with existing DXI systems
  • Management & Monitoring: GUI, CLI, Web Services, SNMP, SMTP, advanced reporting, cloud analytics
  • System Availability: Redundant power, cooling, hot-swappable NVMe drives
  • Support & Warranty: 5-year complete care support including installation, configuration, and maintenance

Skills Requirements

The bidder must demonstrate:

  • Proven experience in supplying and supporting similar backup storage solutions for at least five years, with references from at least five clients
  • Capability to install, configure, and support the appliances at multiple sites within specified timeframes
  • Ability to provide comprehensive support and maintenance services, including hardware support, software updates, and troubleshooting, over the warranty period
  • Provision of detailed technical documentation, datasheets, and proof of OEM or authorized distributor reseller agreements
  • Experience in data migration, replication, and integration with existing DXI systems
  • Capability to deliver solutions compliant with security standards, including encryption, role-based access, and audit logging
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