# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF 10X SERVER HARDWARE

> This tender closed on 2026-06-30.

- **Reference:** RFP/IT/2026/10250713/7
- **Issuer:** [South African Broadcasting Corporation Limited](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-broadcasting-corporation-limited.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-06-08
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-30 14:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-06-15 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Administrative and support services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/N.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The SABC seeks a service provider to replace 10x server hardware and provide maintenance and support for 5 years.** Seven servers will be at the SABC Head Office and three at Parklands datacentre, all aligned to HPE Gen12 specifications and VMware vSphere 8 compatibility, with shipping to Auckland Park. Bidders may be local or international and must meet mandatory regulatory and BBBEE requirements.

Notes from attached documents: technical specs, delivery scopes, and evaluation criteria are in the RFP package (see 26RFP-IT-2026/10250713/7 Appendix, especially Document E for technical specs and Document B for conditions).

#### Requirements
- SARS PIN for tax matters; valid BBBEE certificate (SANAS) or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs; annual affidavit if EME/QSE thresholds apply.
- Proof of TV license status; company registration, directors’ IDs, and shareholders’ certificates.
- Last 3 years’ audited financials or management accounts; proof of CSD registration.
- Commitment to local content where applicable; B-BBEE certificates or affidavits as required.
- Compliance with technical specs (7+3 servers) and full Schedule of Quantities; prices in ZAR with VAT separated; fixed first-year price with CPI adjustments where applicable.
- Insurance covering bidder liability; delivery to Auckland Park stores; strict delivery/testing acceptance before final acceptance.
- End-to-end compliance with SABC policies, anti-corruption, and post-bid negotiations rights.

Key portions specify: 7x + 3x HPE Gen12 servers with VMware vSphere 8 compatibility; detailed server specs (Xeon 6530P 32 cores, 1TB DDR5 RAM, NVMe, fibre/ethernet adapters, redundant PS, ILO, 5-year CTR support, etc.) and 2x PCIe ISCSI/Mellanox adapters; 24/7 support; local content data; and shipping responsibilities (Document E).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 30 June 2026 at 12:00; questions deadline 3 days before closing; briefing 15 June 2026 (non-compulsory) via Teams link.
- Submission method: electronic via email to the SABC bid entry (RFPSubmissions@sabc.co.za) in PDF, with bidder name, tender number and title in the subject; submit at least 60 minutes before closing.
- Documents to submit: completed bid document with all SABC SBD forms (SBD-4, H, I, J, G, K as applicable), confidentiality agreement, vendor registration form, and the required BBBEE/tax documentation; detailed pricing schedule and compliance evidence.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: SARS PIN, CSD registration, valid TV license status, SANAS BBBEE certificate or affidavit; VAT status as applicable.
- Briefing session: 15 June 2026, time around 10:00–11:00 (non-mandatory); link provided in the tender notice.
- Where to obtain documents: from the National Treasury tender portal and SABC tenders page (see Document A).

Filenames for the cited details: Technical specs and tender conditions are in 26RFP-IT-2026/10250713/7 (Document E for technical/specs; Document A for bidding conditions).

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF 10X SERVER HARDWARE

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF 10X SERVER HARDWARE REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR 5 YEARS

Delivery Location: Corner Artillery and Henley Road - Auckland Park - Johannesburg - 2006 Briefing Venue: Microsoft teams on the tender document

## Documents

- 26RFP-IT-2026-10250713-7-SERVER HARDWARE REPLACEMENT\_.pdf

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