NOTICE 8 OF 2026
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Tender Closed on: 2026-09-17 12:00
Computer, Server and Networking Equipment, ICT Hardware, Software And Network Support Services, Information and Communications Technology
Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency
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| Tender Number: | NOTICE 8 OF 2026 |
| Department: | BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AGENCY |
| Tender Type: | Request for Quotation |
| Province: | Eastern Cape |
| Closing Date: | Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 12:00 |
| Place where goods, works or services are required: | 69 FRERE ROAD - VINCENT - EAST LONDON - 5247 |
| Special Conditions: | EVALUATION CRITERIA: Quotations meeting the tender conditions shall be evaluated on 80/20 basis, in line with the PPPFA. Responses to this NOTICE shall be evaluated on: A. Compliance evaluation B. Mandatory Requirements C. The 80/20 preference point system, detailed in the tender document, will be used as follows: CRITERIA POINTS Price 80 Specific goals 20 Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100 |
| ENQUIRIES: | |
| Contact Person: | ZISANDA |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Telephone number: | 043-492-2096 |
| FAX Number: | N/A |
| BRIEFING SESSION: | |
| Is there a briefing session?: NO | Is it compulsory? NO |
| Briefing Date and Time: | |
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The primary objective is to procure a qualified service provider to supply, deliver, install, and configure a new rack-mounted server for the Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency (BCMDA). The engagement aims to enhance the agency's IT infrastructure with a reliable, high-performance computing solution backed by comprehensive support.
The scope covers the complete lifecycle delivery of the server solution, including:
PPPFA 80/20 Evaluation Model: Quotations are scored using an 80/20 preferential procurement framework. Eighty percent of points are awarded for price competitiveness, while twenty percent are allocated to designated socio-economic goals (B-BBEE level, local enterprise presence, and demographic ownership targets).
PERC11: Refers to Dell’s PowerEdge RAID Controller, a hardware component responsible for data redundancy, storage virtualization, and disk array management.
MLK Management Arm: Denotes an integrated out-of-band server management interface that enables remote monitoring, diagnostics, firmware updates, and power control independent of the host operating system.
Titanium HLAC (200–240V ONLY): Specifies a high-efficiency power supply unit certified for industrial-grade voltage input. It is incompatible with standard 100–120V household outlets and requires dedicated commercial electrical infrastructure.
Submission Rules: All quotations must be submitted in sealed hard copy by the stipulated deadline. Electronic submissions, facsimiles, or late deliveries will be rejected. Prices must include VAT, and bids remain legally binding for 90 days post-closing.
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