# REQ0006299- Backup Tapes storage

> This tender closed on 2026-10-22.

- **Reference:** REQ0006299
- **Issuer:** [South African National Accreditation System](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-national-accreditation-system.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-15
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-22 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**SANAS seeks an offsite backup tapes storage and collection service provider to store, rotate and retrieve physical backup tapes under audit-controlled conditions.** The contract is 36 months, starting 1 November 2026, and requires ISO, PRISM and POPI-compliant document management capabilities, with barcode tracking, audit trails, tamper-evident seals, and a vault capable of holding up to 50 tapes at a time.

Who should bid:
- Document management companies with ISO, PRISM and POPI compliance
- Operators with a temperature-controlled, fireproof vault and 24/7 security
- Providers offering tape movement audit trails, barcode tracking, and secure transport

#### Requirements
- Offsite storage and weekly tape delivery (Friday) and pickup (Monday), with holiday adjustments; up to 50 tapes stored at once
- Sealed, secure container transport; tamper-proof seals; authorized personnel only
- Vault must be SABS-approved, temperature/humidity controlled, fireproof, 24/7 monitored, and 24/7 emergency service
- Evidence required: Certificate of SABS for climate control; fireproofing certificate
- Complete audit trail of tape movement; barcode tracking
- All consumables included in quoted price (tags, boxes, etc.)
- Annexure A (pricing) to be included; pricing for 3 years, with VAT included
- Evaluation includes SANAS-specific goals (B-BBEE) and price; a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required
- Administrative: complete SBD 4 and SBD 6.1; valid tax PIN; CSD report/summary; compliant tax status
- Payment terms: 30 working days after valid invoice

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 22 October 2026 at 11:00
- Submission method: email quotations to procurement@sanas.co.za (contact Ms Katlego Motsepe)
- Documents to submit: 
  - SBD 4 (completed and signed)
  - SBD 6.1 (completed and signed) with SANAS-specific goals claimed
  - BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
  - Valid tax PIN and CSD/Tax compliance status
  - Central Supplier Database status
  - Annexure A – Pricing Schedule (REQ0006299 - Backup Tapes Storage.pdf)
- Briefing: not specified in the RFQ (no mandatory briefing noted in the attached documents)
- Start of contract: 1 November 2026; duration 36 months
- Additional notes: prices must be in ZAR, VAT inclusive; SANAS may award to multiple suppliers; quotes must be complete and accurate; late submissions will be disqualified

Document references: RFQ content and Annexure A are in REQ0006299 - Backup Tapes Storage.pdf; SBD4 and SBD6.1 forms are provided in Standard Bidding Document PDFs.

## Description

REQ0006299- Backup Tapes storage

REQ0006299- Backup Tapes storage

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4.pdf..pdf
- SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.pdf..pdf
- REQ0006299 - Backup Tapes Storage.pdf..pdf
- Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4.pdf
- SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.pdf
- REQ0006299 - Backup Tapes Storage.pdf

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