Request for Quotation (rfq) for the Supply, Delivery, Configuration and Installation of Storage Device and Storage Expansion Enclosure to the Csir

CSIR RFQ 9530/15/06/2026

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2026-06-26 16:30

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

Gauteng, Pretoria

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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Tender Number: CSIR RFQ 9530/15/06/2026
Department: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Tender Type: Request for Quotation
Province: National
Closing Date: Friday, 26 June 2026 - 16:30
Place where goods, works or services are required: 627 Meiring Naude Road - Brummeria - Pretoria - 0184
Special Conditions: N/A
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: SCM
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 012-841-2911
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: NO Is it compulsory? NO
Briefing Date and Time:
Briefing Venue:

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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a storage solution for the CSIR, specifically the supply, delivery, configuration, and installation of a storage device and storage expansion enclosure that meet or exceed the specified technical requirements. The solution aims to enhance storage capacity, performance, and reliability to support CSIR’s research and technological development activities.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

  • Provision of a storage device with a minimum total usable raw capacity of 48TB, supporting a mix of SSD and HDD for tiered storage.
  • Provision of a storage expansion enclosure with appropriate configuration and installation.
  • Delivery of the hardware to the CSIR premises in Pretoria within 8 weeks of receiving the purchase order.
  • Configuration and installation of the storage solution, including rack mounting, connectivity, and setup.
  • Provision of warranty and support services, including a minimum of 60 months next business day onsite hardware support and 36 months parts-only warranty.
  • Provision of related accessories such as rack rails, bezels, cables, and power supplies.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications for the storage solution include:

  • Rack space: Standard 19-inch rack configuration, not exceeding rack dimensions.
  • Controllers: Dual active-controllers compatible with 4 SAS ports each.
  • Capacity: Minimum total usable raw capacity of 48TB, supporting SSD and HDD tiered storage, with at least 40TB SSD for performance tiering.
  • Drives: 6 x 1.92TB SSD SAS hot-plug drives and 7 x 8TB HDD SAS drives.
  • Cabling: 2m SAS HD-Mini to HD-Mini SAS cables (minimum of 4).
  • Power Supply: Redundant 580W power supplies with appropriate power cords.
  • Management: Modern web interface supporting Windows and major Linux distributions for configuration and monitoring.
  • Warranty & Support: Minimum 60 months next business day onsite hardware support, including optional field deployment services.
  • Compliance: Regulatory markings (CE or equivalent), rack rails, bezel, and regulatory compliance.

Skills Requirements

The successful bidder must demonstrate:

  • Authorized reselling and support capabilities for the proposed storage products, supported by OEM certification and authorization letters.
  • Experience in configuring and installing enterprise storage solutions, with at least two contactable references for similar work.
  • Technical expertise in storage hardware setup, configuration, and integration with existing systems.
  • Ability to provide comprehensive support and warranty services, including field deployment and onsite support.
  • Compliance with quality management standards as confirmed by OEM certification.
  • Capacity to deliver within the specified timeframe and adhere to all technical and administrative requirements outlined in the tender documentation.
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