# OPEN SYSTEM BACKUP SOLUTION

> This tender closed on 2026-09-11.

- **Reference:** RFI/IT/2026/10252987/3
- **Issuer:** [South African Broadcasting Corporation Limited](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-broadcasting-corporation-limited.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Expression of interest
- **Published:** 2026-08-18
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-11 14:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Administrative and support services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/N.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**RFI to gather information on an Open System Backup Solution to replace LTO tape backups with disk-based, cloud-enabled, or hybrid technologies.** This is issued by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) for vendors with backup/data protection expertise, including disk-based/hybrid architectures, deduplication, encryption, and SA market presence; suitable for enterprise/broadcast storage modernization.

#### Requirements
- Company profile: history in backup and data protection, relevant certifications/partnerships, local SA presence.
- Proposed solution details: disk-based/hybrid/cloud-enabled backup; architectural and deployment model; data deduplication, compression, encryption; compatibility with backup management software; performance benchmarks and scalability; security features (in-flight and at-rest encryption, access controls).
- Implementation and support: deployment timelines, methodology; professional services (consulting, installation, training); local support and SLAs.
- Pricing structure: hardware, software licenses, maintenance; any subscription/cloud service fees.
- Client references: case studies from similar enterprise or broadcast-sector clients.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 11 September 2026 at 12:00 (12H00) (RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdf).
- Submission method: electronic submissions to RFPSubmissions@sabc.co.za; one electronic copy.
- Documents to submit: as per Information Requested above (Company profile, Proposed solution details, Implementation & Support, Pricing, Client References).
- Required registrations/pre-qualifications: register interest by sending company name, contact person, telephone, cell, and email to RFPSubmissions@sabc.co.za; indicate RFI number.
- Briefing session: None (RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdf).
- Where to obtain documents: RFI documents on Government E-Portal and SABC website (RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdf). 
- Confidentiality: responses treated as confidential; limit disclosure to required personnel.

## Description

OPEN SYSTEM BACKUP SOLUTION

OPEN SYSTEM BACKUP SOLUTION

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdf..pdf

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