APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVISION AN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY DISASTER RECOVERY SOLUTION FOR THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY COUNCIL FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHSClosed

Overview

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVISION AN ICT DISASTER RECOVERY SOLUTION FOR THE MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY COUNCIL FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS. Bidders should be ICT service providers with: a valid Microsoft Solutions Partner designation (Infrastructure (Azure) or Security); demonstrable Hyper-V and backup/replication experience; BCM/DR capabilities; and the ability to deploy a DR site within 30–75 km of MHSC’s Gauteng office (Rivonia, Sandton). The procurement includes off-site DR infrastructure, network, BCM services, testing, training, and ongoing DR support.

Requirements

• Proof of Microsoft Solutions Partner designation (must be valid at bid closure).
• Tax compliance: SARS PIN or CSD number; separate TCS for consortiums/JVs; CSD if no TCS.
• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and related tax verification.
• Complete and sign SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; attach SBD 3 pricing schedule; B-BBEE affidavit/certificate.
• Evidence of three or more reference letters for ICT DR services; CVs showing Hyper-V experience; backup/replication tool experience; valid certificates.
• Site evaluation readiness: DR facility 30–75 km from MHSC; backup power; data centre features.

How to Apply

• Deadline: Closing date 22 July 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ 2216). (RFQ 2216 DISASTER RECOVERY SOLUTION_July 2026 vol 2.pdf)
• Briefing/site visit: 16 July 2026 at 14:00 via MS Teams (link provided in RFQ; non-compulsory).
• Submission: electronic to ebids@mhsc.org.za (RFQ documents must be submitted by this email).
• Documents to submit: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 3 (pricing), proof of CSD and SARS TCS/PIN, Microsoft Partner proof, reference letters, team CVs and backup/replication certificates.
• Evaluation includes SCM compliance, mandatory criteria (Microsoft partner proof), technical/functional (min 70%), site inspection, then price and specific goals.