APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER/S TO SUPPLY STATS SA WITH VERITAS NETBACKUP INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS.Closed

Overview

Procurement of VERITAS NetBackup infrastructure and 36-month support for Statistics South Africa, open to service providers with NetBackup, storage and backup-management capabilities. Target bidders: IT services with Veritas NetBackup expertise, appliance provisioning, licensing, and ongoing maintenance/support.

Requirements

• Complete submission on official forms (SBD 1, 3.2, 4, 6.1), GCC, Specifications/Terms of Reference, plus required supporting documents.
• Compliance and registrations: Central Supplier Database (CSD) full detail report; SARS Tax Compliance Status or PIN; CIPC company registration (certified copy); board authorization letter; identity documents for owners/directors; VAT details where applicable; medical certificate if an owner/director is disabled (where relevant).
• Preferential procurement: eligibility to claim specific goals under the 80/20 system (if applicable) with proof for claimed goals (e.g., Black ownership, women, youth, disabled).
• Mandatory disclosures: declaration of interests and potential conflict of interest; accuracy and independence of bid information.

How to Apply

• Deadline and questions: Closing 29 July 2026 at 11:00 (Information from Bid Document - Veritas NetBackup.pdf).
• Submission method: one sealed envelope containing all bid documents; original + copy + electronic USB; bids deposited in Statistics South Africa bid box or posted to the Bid Section (Isibalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria). Ensure arrival by 11:00 on closing date.
• Documents to submit: all SBD forms, GCC, Terms of Reference, registrations (CSD, SARS), board resolution, company docs, and statutory proofs; complete and sign where required.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: register on CSD; provide tax clearance or PIN; SARS requirements apply.
• Briefing: briefing address is KOCH STREET, SALVOKOP, PRETORIA, 0002 (date/time not specified in metadata).
• Document access: bid documents are available from Stats SA (Bid Document – Veritas NetBackup.pdf); follow the official submission process for the package.