# Provision of endpoint backup and data protection as a service (ICT Professional Services) for a period of twenty-four (24) months \[SITA registered IT vendors/service providers (RFB 1183 contract)\]

> This tender closed on 2026-07-28.

- **Reference:** SCMU14-26/27-0001
- **Issuer:** [Eastern Cape - Sport Recreation Arts and Culture](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eastern-cape-sport-recreation-arts-and-culture.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** SITA contract
- **Published:** 2026-07-03
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-28 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Provision of endpoint backup and data protection as a service (ICT Professional Services) for a period of twenty-four (24) months under the SITA contract (RFB 1183) for the Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture; bidders must be SITA-registered IT vendors/service providers with OEM/OHM accreditation.** The contract term appears as 36 months in General Conditions, while the service scope is described for 24 months in Annexure A.

#### Requirements
- Mandatory forms: SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1 (completed and signed); OEM/OHM accreditation.
- Submit RFQ to the tender box as indicated; attach appointment letter in the SITA Transversal contract; Annexure A and Pricing Schedule.
- SITA accreditation: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity; Software Support and Maintenance; Database Support and Maintenance (mandatory). Data Centre Operations and Data Management Services are non-mandatory.
- Pricing: VAT-inclusive; provide Pricing Schedule with basis of calculation; CVs and references for personnel.
- Documentation must be delivered in original ink signatures; no fax/telegram submissions.
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) alignment may be required for declarations of interest.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 28 July 2026 at 11:00 (closing time).
- Method: sealed envelope delivered to the Supply Chain Management Unit, Wilton Mkwayi Building, 5 Eales Street, King Williams Town 5601 (tender box hours 8:00–16:30).
- Documents to submit (as applicable): SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1; Annexure A; Pricing Schedule; OEM/OHM accreditation; appointment letter; CVs; Pricing Schedule; signed Annexure A.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: align with SITA Transversal contract requirements; CSD alignment as applicable.
- Briefing: No pre-bid briefing information recorded (N/a on the cover page).
- Where to obtain documents: the attached bid documents (Annexure A, Pricing Schedule) and the invitation details; contact points are in the tender documents for specification queries.

## Description

Provision of endpoint backup and data protection as a service (ICT Professional Services) for a period of twenty-four (24) months \[SITA registered IT vendors/service providers (RFB 1183 contract)\]

Provision of endpoint backup and data protection as a service (ICT Professional Services) for a period of twenty-four (24) months \[SITA registered IT vendors/service providers (RFB 1183 contract)\]

Conditions: MANDATORY REQUIREMENT • Fully completed and signed SBD1 must be attached, • Fully completed and signed SBD4 • Fully completed and signed SBD6.1 must be attached • Bidder/ s must submit the RFQ to the tender box to address indicated below and on SBD1, • Bidder/s must attach appointment letter in the SITA Transversal contract, • Signed and fully completed Annexure (A) and the Pricing Schedule. • Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) / Original Hardware Manufacturer (OHM) Accreditation Bidders must provide the relevant OEM/OHM

## Documents

- BID DOC-SCMU14-26 27-0001.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

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