# PROVISION OF SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THREE DISRICT OFFICES (JOE GQABI, CHRIS HANI & ALFRED NZO) AND VMWARE RENEWAL

> This tender closed on 2026-07-31.

- **Reference:** SCMU8-26/27-0105
- **Issuer:** [Eastern Cape - Agriculture](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eastern-cape-agriculture.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-07-12
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-31 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [IT services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J62.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Provision of server infrastructure with professional services for three district offices (Joe Gqabi, Chris Hani & Alfred Nzo) and VMware renewal.** The package covers new rack-mounted server hardware, storage, virtualization licenses and maintenance, plus disaster recovery and cloud replication via Veeam, with a 5-year onsite warranty and a 3-year extension on backup licenses. It requires data migration, decommissioning of old gear, and knowledge transfer across production and DR sites (head office Bhisho). See specifications in the attached bid documents (e.g., 0105 - BID DOCUMENT.pdf).

#### Requirements
- 80/20 evaluation: price weight 80, with specific goals/preferences weighting 20 (as per bid rules).  
- Eligibility and registrations: compliant Tax Status; registered on CSD and LOGIS before closing; tax clearance requirements handled electronically.  
- Documentation: complete Detailed Quotation, Certificate of Authority, Schedule of Work, Equity Ownership Declaration, all SBD forms; submit in black ink with no correction fluid.  
- Technical scope: server infrastructure with maintenance and support, including Huawei 2288H V5 hardware, required RAM, storage, GPUs/accelerators, dual hot-swappable PSUs, and 5-year Next Business Day onsite support.  
- Compliance and risk: provide references for similar deliveries; ensure adherence to contract conditions; no late submissions; documents must reflect fixed rates for duration of contract.

(Details drawn from the BID DOCUMENTS’ product specs and compliance sections, e.g., 0105 BID DOCUMENT.pdf / 0105 - BID DOCUMENT FINAL EDITED.pdf.)

#### How to Apply
- Documents and documents availability: from 10 July 2026 at SCM Acquisition Management Services, Bhisho; sealed envelope delivered to tender box at DOA Bhisho. (0105 BID DOCUMENT.pdf)  
- Closing date and briefing: closing 31 July 2026 at 11:00 (some versions show 07 August 2026 in an alternate doc); briefing is mandatory and held at Indwe Building Bhisho on designated regional dates (Chris Hani 31/07/2026, Joe Gqabi 30/07/2026, Alfred Nzo 29/07/2026). (0105 BID DOCUMENT.pdf / 0105 - BID DOCUMENT FINAL EDITED.pdf)  
- Submission method: sealed envelope to tender box; include all returnable documents; where two-envelope system is stated, separate technical and financial proposals accordingly. (0105 BID DOCUMENT.pdf)  
- Registrations: bidders not on CSD and LOGIS must register before closing; tax compliance verified via CSD; hard tax clearance copies not required. (0105 BID DOCUMENT.pdf)  
- What to submit: detailed quotation with breakdowns; forms listed in sections 3 and 5; signed acceptance forms after award (contract documents to follow). (0105 BID DOCUMENT.pdf)  

Notes: If dates or formats differ in versions, rely on the specific bid notice attached to your package (see filenames in parentheses).

## Description

PROVISION OF SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THREE DISRICT OFFICES (JOE GQABI, CHRIS HANI & ALFRED NZO) AND VMWARE RENEWAL

PROVISION OF SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THREE DISRICT OFFICES (JOE GQABI, CHRIS HANI & ALFRED NZO) AND VMWARE RENEWAL

Conditions: SITE ADDRESS DATE TIME Chris Hani Region: Queenstown Department of Agriculture 31/07/2026 11h00 Joe Gqabi Region: Aliwal North – Themba Kojana Building Department of Agriculture 30/07/2026 11h00 Alfred Nzo Region: Maluti College Department of Agriculture 29/07/2026 11h00

Briefing Venue: Chris Hani Region: Queenstown Department of Agriculture 31/07/2026 11h00 J

## Documents

- 0105 - BID DOCUMENT FINAL EDITED.pdf..pdf
- 0105 - BID DOCUMENT.pdf

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