# Off-site storage for tape cartridges

> This tender closed on 2026-07-13.

- **Reference:** RFQ NO.112240
- **Issuer:** [Statistics South Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/statistics-south-africa.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-07-01
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-13 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-06 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Information and communication](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Statistics South Africa seeks quotes for off-site storage facility management for backup tape cartridges for 24 months.** Suitable bidders are IT/storage service providers with secure, fire/waterproof off-site storage, digital tracking, access control, and disaster recovery capabilities, plus compliance with CSD registration, tax clearance, BBBEE, and related documentation.

#### Requirements
- Off-site storage for backup tape cartridges for 24 months in a secure, fire/waterproof facility with access control and a digital record management/tracking system.
- SLA: tapes requested urgently within 2 hours; non-urgent within 8 working hours; weekly collection/delivery on Wednesdays (alternative arrangements if holidays).
- Dedicated personnel (with ID) and branded vehicles; advance notice for personnel changes; system ensuring only Stats SA-authorised requests.
- Storage canisters: capacity for 24 tapes; dedicated storage vault/container with tracking labels.
- Retention/storage scope: 4 weeks to 5 years; canisters sized accordingly (up to 24 tapes).
- Pricing: fixed yearly total cost for Year 1 and Year 2 plus variable costs; all VAT-inclusive.
- Mandatory documentation: SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points) plus CSD registration, tax clearance, company registration, BBBEE, and OEM certificates if applicable; declaration of interest.
- Evaluation: 80/20 price/criteria (80 for price, 20 for specific goals); points for HDI ownership, gender, youth, and disability as indicated in SBD 6.1.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: 6 July 2026 at 10:00 (online via Teams).
- Closing date: 13 July 2026 at 11:00; quotations emailed to quotations@statssa.gov.za (see RFQ documents for details).
- Documents to submit (attach where applicable): completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1; e-filing Tax Clearance PIN; certified ID; original/certified company registration; BBBEE certificate; OEM certifications; CSD Master registration number.
- Documents attached (for reference): SBD 6.1 terms, SBD 4 Annexure A, Offsite storage Specification.
- Submission method and conditions: quotes via email; non-response reasons welcome; Stats SA reserves rights on award and may negotiate.

## Description

Off-site storage for tape cartridges

Off-site storage for tape cartridges

Conditions: Teams link below: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/316563078691684?p=LpzOzdFTf92hZZILJX Briefing Venue: Online

## Documents

- Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4\_Annexure A.doc..doc
- RFQ Offsite storage for tape cartridges - RQ-112240.docx..docx
- Offsite storage Specification.pdf..pdf
- SBD-6-1-IN-TERMS-OF-PPR2022-3.pdf..pdf
- Offsite storage Specification.pdf

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