Provisioning of Twelve (12) Laptops and Three (3) Tower High-performance Engineering Workstations

AHT27026

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Tender Closed on: 2026-10-06 11:00

Computer, Server and Networking Equipment, Information and Communications Technology, Supply and Delivery

Cape Town, Western Cape

PetroSA

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Tender Number: AHT27026
Department: PetroSA
Tender Type: Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Province: Western Cape
Closing Date: Tuesday, 06 October 2026 - 11:00
Place where goods, works or services are required: 151 FRANS CONRADIE DRIVE-AVONDALE/PAROW-Cape Town-
Special Conditions: N/A
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: CAROLINE WIDMER
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 021-929-3006
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: No Is it compulsory? No
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Tender Summary

Objectives

PetroSA aims to replace its end-of-service-life DELL/EMC VxRail VDI infrastructure by procuring dedicated engineering computing devices. The primary objective is to equip Geophysicists and Geologists with high-performance hardware capable of processing seismic and big data to support current and future upstream operational decisions.

Scope

The tender covers the supply, delivery, and warranty provision of twelve laptops and three tower high-performance engineering workstations. Pricing must be an all-inclusive once-off amount excluding VAT. Bidders must meet or exceed all mandatory specifications, providing manufacturer validation if any component differs from reference parts. Documentation proving OEM or Value-Added Reseller status is compulsory. The awarded configuration may serve as PetroSA’s initial engineering reference model, though this does not guarantee future purchases or restrict competitive bidding.

Technical Requirements

  • Security & Firmware: TPM 2.0+ (FIPS 140-2 certified), UEFI firmware, Secure Boot, firmware password protection, minimum five-year security update commitment, Intel vPro, Wake-on-LAN, PXE network boot, and remote BIOS/firmware management.
  • Laptops (12 units): Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX or superior (≥12 cores, ≥12 MB cache, ≥4.9 GHz boost); 15.6” or 16” display; ≥32 GB RAM; ≥1 TB NVMe SSD; ≥2 Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB4, DP Alt Mode, ≥65W PD); ≥2 USB-A ports; physical camera shutter; Kensington lock slot; IR camera & fingerprint sensor for Windows Hello; Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4+, mandatory 4G/5G modem (eSIM/global bands); Gigabit Ethernet (onboard or via included adapter); physical power button.
  • Workstations (3 units): Intel Xeon W-3400 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7000 series (≥20 cores, ≥33 MB cache, ≥5.3 GHz boost); ≥64 GB ECC RAM; ≥2 TB NVMe SSD; PCIe Gen 5 support; dual redundant PSUs; multiple expansion slots; Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4+; RJ45 1 Gbps; ≥1 USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2+), ≥2 USB-A ports; DisplayPort 1.4a, HDMI 2.1+; Kensington lock slot.
  • Delivery & Support: Delivery within thirty days of purchase order; three-year onsite warranty; guaranteed spare parts availability; comprehensive compliance documentation submitted with the tender.

Skills Requirements

No formal academic or professional certifications are mandated. Successful bidders must demonstrate proven capability to source enterprise-grade hardware, maintain valid OEM/Value-Added Reseller partnerships, execute timely logistics, manage onsite warranty servicing, and compile rigorous compliance and manufacturer validation documentation.

Key Technical Terms Explained

  • VxRail VDI Infrastructure: Hyperconverged virtualization platform combining compute, storage, and networking for desktop virtualization; now retired and being replaced by dedicated endpoints.
  • TPM 2.0 / FIPS 140-2: Trusted Platform Module for hardware-level encryption and cryptographic compliance meeting US federal security standards.
  • Intel vPro / PXE / Remote BIOS: Enterprise management suite enabling secure remote provisioning, firmware updates, and hardware-level access control for IT administrators.
  • Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / Power Delivery: Certified high-bandwidth interface supporting data, video output, and up to 100W power transfer over a single cable.
  • eSIM / Global Band Cellular: Embedded subscriber identity module allowing worldwide mobile network activation without physical SIM card swaps.
  • All-Inclusive Once-Off Cost: Single payment covering hardware, shipping, installation, warranties, and ancillary services, excluding value-added tax.
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