Request for Proposal for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Supply, Install, Configure, Integrate and Support a Supermicro Based High Availability Computing Cluster Solution for a Period of Three (3) Years.

NLC2025-021

2026-01-20 11:00

Tender Closed on: 2026-02-17 11:00

Computer, Server and Networking Equipment, ICT Hardware, Software And Network Support Services, Information and Communications Technology

Gauteng, Pretoria

National Lotteries Commission

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Tender Number: NLC2025-021
Department: National Lotteries Commission
Tender Type: Request for Proposal
Province: National
Closing Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 11:00
Place where goods, works or services are required: Grosvenor Street - Hatfield, Pretoria - Tshwane - 0083
Special Conditions: No email submission
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: SCM
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 012-432-1309
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: Yes Is it compulsory? Yes
Briefing Date and Time: Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 11:00
Briefing Venue: Block D, Htfield Gardens, Corner Hilda and Arcadia Street. Hatfield
eSUBMISSION:
eSubmission Enabled: Submit Tender by eSubmission

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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified service provider to supply, install, configure, integrate, and support a Supermicro-based High Availability (HA) Computing Cluster solution for a period of three (3) years. The solution aims to enhance the ICT resilience, performance, and continuity of critical services for the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), including the deployment of computing servers, high-performance data storage, and network switches across multiple sites.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

  • Provision of hardware components such as Supermicro servers, NVIDIA Ethernet switches, and high-performance data storage platforms at both the NLC Head Office in Hatfield and the Disaster Recovery (DR) site.
  • Initial setup and configuration of Windows Server OS with Hyper-V, integration into existing LAN, and configuration of replication services between sites.
  • Supply and installation of NVIDIA Ethernet switches with specified turnaround times.
  • Deployment of scalable, resilient storage infrastructure supporting critical applications and data services.
  • Provision of professional installation, cabling, racking, and commissioning at two physical locations.
  • Development of project plans, technical documentation, and operational handover.
  • Support and maintenance services, including parts replacement, software updates, and technical assistance for 36 months or more.

Technical Requirements

The solution must meet the following minimum technical specifications:

Server Specifications

  • Supermicro SYS-121H-TNR 1U server with dual Intel Xeon X13 DEM processors, 36 cores, 45TB capacity, 16x 64GB DDR5 ECC RAM, NVMe SSDs, and network interfaces including 25GbE SFP28.
  • Support for RAID configurations, management software, and hardware acceleration.

Network Switches

  • NVIDIA SN3420 Ethernet switches with 24 SFP28 ports, 12 QSFP28 ports, dual power supplies, and support for Cumulus Linux.
  • Configured with transceivers, copper cables, and supported by NVIDIA Business Standard Support for 5 years.

Data Storage Platform

  • High-availability, scalable storage with at least 200TB usable capacity, supporting protocols such as iSCSI, NFS, SMB, and S3.
  • Features include data reduction, efficiency, resilience, cross-protocol accessibility, and management via centralized console.

Deployment & Support

  • Deployment across two sites with detailed configuration, testing, and documentation.
  • Support services including maintenance, spare parts, software updates, and operational training for three years.

Skills Requirements

The bidder must demonstrate the following skills and certifications:

  • Current certification in Supermicro server technology, with resources/engineers experienced in server installation, configuration, and management.
  • Certified professionals in NVIDIA Mellanox networking equipment, capable of configuring and deploying Ethernet switches.
  • Certified resources/engineers for Data Storage Platform deployment, configuration, and support.
  • Experienced project managers with a proven track record in deploying enterprise-scale HA solutions.
  • Technical documentation and demonstration of configuring Supermicro servers with Windows Server OS and Hyper-V, including virtualization setup.
  • Ability to support and troubleshoot network switches, storage platforms, and server hardware, ensuring high availability and resilience.

All resources involved must have current certifications and relevant experience, with a demonstrated ability to deliver the scope of work within the specified timelines.

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