Data Center and Cloud Hosting Tenders
Guide to government cloud and data center tenders. Covers data sovereignty, SITA cloud policy, and hosting requirements.
The Move to Cloud
Government is slowly migrating from on-premise server rooms to the cloud. Tenders now frequently ask for 'Cloud Services'—usually Azure, AWS, or Huawei Cloud. However, they also need managed services to maintain these environments.
Data Sovereignty
A critical requirement is Data Sovereignty. Government data (especially citizen data) generally must remain within the borders of South Africa. You cannot purpose a hosting solution where the servers are in Europe. You must utilize local availability zones (e.g., Azure North/West).
Security Standards
Tenders will demand compliance with ISO 27001 (Information Security). For critical infrastructure, they may also require vetting by the SSA (State Security Agency).
Conclusion
The cloud opportunity is massive, but it favors providers who can offer a 'Hybrid' approach—integrating legacy on-premise systems with modern cloud infrastructure.
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Based on this article's topics, here are some current tenders that might interest you
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Request for information on commercially available and/or proven technology for re-engineering of the OPC DA (Data Access) communication protocol for control systems that are impacted by the Microsoft security changes for systems using the Windows operating system and have the OPC classic architecture infrastructure based on DCOM based communication (where OEM support is no longer available as they have exited the business).
APPOINTMENT OF A SUITABLE SERVICE PROVIDER TO DELIVER A COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY(ICT) MANAGED SECURITY SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE VALUER-GENERAL.
NTCSA cordially invites all Suppliers of PTM&C technology to present at the PTM&C Supplier Technology Engagement (STE) Forum 2026
Appointment of a service provider for the provision of Internal Audit Services (Information Technology General Controls Audit) and support to the Internal Audit Unit at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
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Data Center and Cloud Hosting Tenders
Guide to government cloud and data center tenders. Covers data sovereignty, SITA cloud policy, and hosting requirements.