NOTICE TO TENDERERS

Tender number: / DBN/CAP (RTPC) 643-1
Tenders invited for: / UPGRADE OF ICT DATA CENTRE FOR METRORAIL KZN

With effect from 03 October 2016 and 07 October 2016 the tender document (CD) may be collected at:

Address: Metrorail Regional Office

65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue

Durban Station

Office hours: Mondays to Fridays 08:00 to 15:30 (ONLY)

where CD’s can also be obtained on payment of an amount of R 2 000.00 per disc which is not refundable. No cash or cheques will be accepted at PRASA offices – (Bank Deposit or Electronic Payments - allow for 1-day delay). Clearly indicate the Tender Number on the Deposit Slip or EFT document as reference.

BANKING DETAILS:-

Metrorail KZN, Standard Bank, Windermere, Branch Code: 042726, Account No.: 050832948

Confirmation of EFT payment must be e-mailed to the Senior Buyer PRIOR to collecting the CD or attending the Briefing Session. Failing to do so will result in you not being granted access to the Briefing Session.

·  Tenderers must arrange own transport and parking.

·  Tenderers failing to attend the compulsory tender briefing session will be disqualified.

·  PRASA reserves the right to only allow tenderers in possession of a valid tender document at the briefing.

·  A maximum of two representatives per company will be allowed to attend the briefing.

·  Tender documents (CD’s) are only available during the period stipulated above.

THE ONUS IS ON THE TENDERER TO PRINT THE DOCUMENT FROM THE CD DISC AND SUBMIT PRINTED TENDER DOCUMENTS WHEN SUBMITTING THEIR TENDERS.

NB: IT IS MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR PROSPECTIVE SUPPLIERS TO BE REGISTERED ON THE CSD IN ALL REQUESTS FOR PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND / OR SERVICES.


SPECIFICATION

Supply, Install and Commission of 3PAR storage with a c7000 Blade enclosure and servers. This project will be done in 4 phases of which this is the 1st phase.

Delivery and installation will take place at the PRASA KZN Regional Datacenter, located at PRASA KZN, ICT Department, Durban Station, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Durban.

TENDER REQUIREMENTS

1.  Must be HP Gold Certified Partner (Must provide proof).

2.  Vat to be shown separately.

3.  Equipment can only be delivered once a purchase order has been issued.

4.  A detailed project plan and a rollback plan must be provided. The project plan must clearly show the installation and commissioning phases.

5.  Must be VMware Gold partner. (Must provide proof).

6.  Must be a Microsoft Gold partner with 10 certified disciplines. (Must provide proof).

7.  Show proof and provide references of similar projects done within the Vendor Enterprise Division.

8.  All lead times must be specified.

DURATION

1.  This project will run for 3 Months only.

2.  Installation must be completed within 1 month of delivery of equipment.

3.  Commissioning and Testing to be completed within 2 months of completed hardware installation.

PENALTIES.

An amount of R 5 000.00 per day for late Completion of work, which will be increased by 5% (five percent) for progressive days.

WARRANTIES

All hardware supplied must have a 5 Year warranty effective from final sign off.

This must include Proactive Care 4 hours to repair 24 hours x7days.

END OF SPECIFICATION

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