# FOSRBY-RFP-13-26/27 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL \[RFP\] THE PROVISION OF MICROSOFT AZURE CLOUD BACKUP SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF SIXTY (60) MONTHS

- **Reference:** FOSRBY-RFP-13-26/27
- **Issuer:** [Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/industrial-development-corporation-of-south-africa-limited.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-10-09
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-03 14:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-15 12:30 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Wholesale, retail, vehicle repair](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/G.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The RFP seeks a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider to supply, implement, manage, and bill Azure Cloud Backup services for Foskor’s Microsoft 365 workloads and designated on-premises servers for a 60-month period.** Eligible bidders are CSPs with Microsoft partner status and proven Azure cloud backup capabilities, able to meet POPIA/ECTA data protection requirements.

#### Requirements
- Active Microsoft CSP with a valid MPN ID; provide confirmation letter (Annexure B).
- References: submit signed client testimonials from current/past customers (minimum three) with contact details (Annexure B).
- Certifications: provide CVs showing resources with relevant certifications (AZ-104, AZ-900, AZ-305, AZ-800/AZ-801); scoring allocated by certification level (Annexure B).
- Experience: average 4+ years of Azure Cloud backup support across resources (Annexure B).
- Data protection/compliance: describe protections for POPIA/ECTA, including data residency, encryption, auditability, incident notification, subcontractor access, retention and secure deletion at contract expiry.
- Deliverables and SLAs: propose achievable RPO/RTO per workload; provide monthly consumption and billing reporting; deploy Azure Cloud backup for 21 on-prem servers; document SLAs, response times, escalation, and service credits; supply an implementation plan with milestones and risk management (Annexure B).
- Pricing: complete pricing per Annexure A, with total five-year price (excl. VAT) and breakdown for Microsoft 365 backups and Azure Server Backup; include assumptions and identify separate consumption-based vs. implementation/recurring costs.
- Other: compliance with Foskor’s policies and Good Industry Practice; no unlawful subcontracting; exit/transition requirements at contract end.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: 15 Oct 2026 at 10:30 (Microsoft Teams). In-person briefing address listed as 21 John Ross Parkway, Richards Bay, if applicable.
- Submission deadline: 3 Nov 2026, 12:00.
- Documents to submit (where specified): MPN ID confirmation letter; three or more signed references; CVs with relevant certifications; pricing schedule (Annexure A); references to Annexure B criteria; data-protection plan as part of the proposal.
- Provided documents to consult: Annexure A (Price Schedule), Annexure B (Technical Evaluation Criteria), Annexure C (Foskor Template Services Agreement), Annexure 1 (list of on-premises servers and workloads).
- Where to obtain bid documents: attached documents within the RFP package (Annexure A–C) and Annexure 1 (on-premises server list). (Filenames referenced in the attached materials: Annexure A, B, C and Annexure 1.)

## Description

FOSRBY-RFP-13-26/27 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL \[RFP\] THE PROVISION OF MICROSOFT AZURE CLOUD BACKUP SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF SIXTY (60) MONTHS

FOSRBY-RFP-13-26/27 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL \[RFP\] THE PROVISION OF MICROSOFT AZURE CLOUD BACKUP SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF SIXTY (60) MONTHS

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: Microsoft Teams

## Documents

- FOSRBY-RFP-13-26-27 (2).zip..zip
- FOSRBY-RFP-13-26-27 (2).zip

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