THE APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR OUTRIGHT PURCHASE OF ENTERPRISE ENGINEERED IT INFRASTRUCTURE WITH 60-MONTHS SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE DEEDS REGISTRATION TRADING ENTITYClosed

Overview

Procurement of an outright purchase of Enterprise Engineered IT Infrastructure with 60-months of support and maintenance for the Deeds Registration Trading Entity (DRTE). Bidders should be service providers with proven capability in enterprise-grade data-center hardware and networks, DR enablement (active-active design), DLP integration, and Oracle workload support, including OEM-certified or authorized OEM partner status. The scope covers production and disaster recovery sites and excludes migration work.

Requirements

• Proven experience implementing Enterprise Engineered Hardware/Servers (minimum 3 years) with client references. (DLRRD (CRD-03) 2026/27 Bid Document.pdf)
• Evidence of authority to sign bidding documents (board/resolution or equivalent).
• Compliance with tax requirements: SARS PIN, TCS status, CSD registration where applicable.
• OEM certificate or authorized OEM support partner certificate.
• Compulsory briefing session attendance. (DLRRD (CRD-03) 2026/27 Bid Document.pdf)
• Technical compatibility: Linux (latest), hypervisor capable of Linux/Windows VMs, Oracle DBs.
• Provision of a detailed PoC plan for key features (active-active DR, DLP integration).
• Completion of SBD forms and GCC-based contract documents. (DLRRD (CRD-03) 2026/27 Bid Document.pdf)

How to Apply

• Briefing: Mandatory briefing on 24 June 2026 at 12:30, Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria (see documents for exact room). (DLRRD (CRD-03) 2026/27 Bid Document.pdf)
• Closing date: 06 July 2026 at 11:00; bids must be deposited in the Tender/Bid Box at the stated address. Late bids are not considered. (DLRRD (CRD-03) 2026/27 Bid Document.pdf)
• Submit on official forms (not re-typed): Invitation, Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.3), Declaration of Interest (SBD 4), Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1), Authority to Sign SBDs, Supplier Maintenance/Bank Details, Terms of Reference, GCC. (DLRRD (CRD-03) 2026/27 Bid Document.pdf)
• Submission method: Hand-delivered to the DRDLR tender box at the Pretoria address; ensure bid number and closing date are on the envelope. (DLRRD (CRD-03) 2026/27 Bid Document.pdf)
• Required registrations and pre-qualifications: CSD, SARS e-Filing/TCS where applicable; VAT/tax status; B-BBEE status as indicated; proof may be required for HDI, female, youth, locality goals. (SBD forms in the packet)
• Documents to obtain: The full bid package including SBDs, Pricing Schedule, Terms of Reference, GCC, and related forms (see attached bid document). (DLRRD (CRD-03) 2026/27 Bid Document.pdf)