THE APPOINTMENT OF A MICROSOFT AZURE MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDER TO MANAGE, STANDARDISE

The appointment of a Microsoft Azure Managed Service Provider to manage, standardise and optimise SANBI's existing Azure services for a period of three years. The bidder must be a certified Microsoft Azure MSP with capabilities in hybrid cloud management, governance, security, data management, cost optimisation, DevOps and 24/7 support. Bidders must be tax compliant and registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN; COIDA requirements may apply; bids from state employees or close associations are excluded. Submissions close 20 November 2026 at 11:00, with a mandatory online briefing on 6 November 2026 (Teams link). Tender documents are available online from SANBI. Instructions require a sealed original bid (one envelope) plus an electronic copy on USB, including both technical and financial proposals, and to deposit at the Biodiversity Centre, Pretoria or by post. Key documents include SBD forms, pricing (Annexure A), Azure certifications, CSD/TCS evidence, COIDA letter if applicable, and five client references with letters (at least three from different organisations). The contract is three years and subject to an Independent Contract Agreement/SLA, with payments on delivery and no upfront fees.