APPOINTMENT OF A BIDDER TO SUPPLY, DELIVER, CONFIGURE AND MIGRATE SERVERS AT LEDA LEBOWAKGOMO OFFICEClosed

Overview

Procurement of ICT infrastructure: supply, delivery, configuration and migration of servers at LEDA Lebowakgomo OFFICE (including SAN storage and VMware licenses). Bidders with ICT systems integration capability, VMware virtualization, SAN storage, Dell PowerEdge expertise, and relevant certifications should bid. Key prerequisites include tax compliance, CSD registration, and meeting LEDA’s 90-day validity window.

(Document: BID DOCUMENT - PROVISION OF SERVERS (19 JUNE 2026).pdf)

Requirements

• Three PowerEdge servers (R470) with 256GB RAM each; clustered VMware hosting.
• One 25TB RAW storage solution with SAN enclosure and relevant HBAs, hot-swappable controllers, and on-site warranty.
• VMware licenses: VMware vSphere Standard (72 cores) with 12-month support.
• Migration of 14 VMs to the new environment; on-site configuration and training for LEDA staff (5 people).
• Stage-based evaluation: Stage 1 pre-qualification; Stage 2 technical (100 points); Stage 3 price and specific goals (80/20 system); minimum 70/100 for Stage 2 to advance.
• Certifications and experience: VMware, Microsoft Gold Partner, OEM Reseller; CVs for required staff; relevant references.
• Preference points for specific goals (BBEE: 80/20 system; 20 specific-goal points).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 19 June 2026 at 11:00; hand-deliver to LEDA, Enterprise House, Main Road, Lebowakgomo (two sealed envelopes: technical and financial) (BID DOCUMENT - PROVISION OF SERVERS (19 JUNE 2026).pdf).
• Documents to submit: Original Bid Document; SBD 1; Bidders Disclosure SBD 4; proof of CSD registration; OEM reseller proof; JV/consortium agreement if applicable; Central Supplier Database details; tax compliance status (PIN) per SARS; two-envelope bid submission (technical and financial) (BID DOCUMENT - PROVISION OF SERVERS (19 JUNE 2026).pdf).
• Registrations: CSD and SARS tax-compliance requirements; ensure all parties in consortium submit separate TCS/PIN or CSD numbers (as applicable) (BID DOCUMENT - PROVISION OF SERVERS (19 JUNE 2026).pdf).
• Clarifications: queries to Suzan Mabeba; responses within 2 days; no other direct contact during bid process (BID DOCUMENT - PROVISION OF SERVERS (19 JUNE 2026).pdf).
• Briefing details: not specified in the text beyond the indicated briefing address in metadata; see attached document for official briefing status (BID DOCUMENT - PROVISION OF SERVERS (19 JUNE 2026).pdf).