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Issuing Organization
South African Broadcasting Corporation LimitedLocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
11 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Information
Delivery Location
1112 Earphone Avenue - Auckland Park - Gauteng - 2006
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
18 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165941
The south african broadcasting corporation (SABC) is seeking information from qualified vendors on solutions to transition its backup infrastructure from linear tape-open (lto) tape-based backups to disk-based backups or other advanced backup technologies, including cloud-integrated backups, deduplication appliances, or hybrid models. Respondents must provide detailed information on their company profile, proposed solution, implementation and support services, pricing structure, and client references. This is an information-gathering exercise only; NO award or price evaluation will be made.
Closing date and time: 11 September 2026 at 12H00; submissions must be made electronically, with one electronic copy emailed to [email protected].
Respondents must register their interest by emailing company name, contact person, telephone, cell number and email address to [email protected], quoting RFI number RFI/IT/2026/10252987/3 in the subject line.
No briefing session is scheduled.
Respondents must provide a company profile covering history, expertise in backup and data protection, relevant certifications, partnerships, and local presence in South Africa.
Respondents must describe the proposed backup technology (disk-based, hybrid, cloud-enabled, etc.), including technical architecture, deployment model, support for deduplication, compression, and encryption, compatibility with backup management software, performance benchmarks, scalability limits, and security features.
Respondents must detail implementation and support services, including deployment timelines, methodology, professional services (consulting, installation, training), local support availability, and service level agreements (SLAs).
Respondents must provide a detailed pricing model covering hardware, software licenses, maintenance/support fees, and any subscription or cloud service fees, plus relevant client references from similar-sized enterprise or broadcast sector clients.
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Date & Time
Friday, 11 September 2026 - 12:00
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1112 Earphone Avenue - Auckland Park - Gauteng - 2006
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Description
Source: RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdf18 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
11 Sept
2026
Closing Date
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdf
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is seeking information from qualified vendors on solutions to modernise its corporate data backup infrastructure, moving from Linear Tape-Open (LTO) tape-based backups to disk-based, cloud-integrated, deduplication appliance, or hybrid backup technologies. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, not a tender or request for proposal, and no award or price evaluation will result from it.
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Organization
South African Broadcasting Corporation LimitedContact Person
Israel Vele
Phone
011-714-4708
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The SABC is seeking information on modernizing its backup infrastructure from LTO tape-based backups to disk-based or other advanced technologies. The current reliance on LTO tape is challenged by rapid data growth and the need for faster, more reliable backup and recovery. Potential solutions include disk-based backup systems, cloud-integrated backups, deduplication appliances, or hybrid models.
Important Dates
Source: RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdf (RFP)RFI available from 18 August 2026. Closing date and time: 11 September 2026 at 12H00. No briefing session is scheduled.
Contact Information
Source: RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdf (RFP)Queries: [email protected]. Submissions and interest registration: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdf (RFP)Respondents must register their interest by emailing company name, contact person, telephone, cell number and email address to [email protected], quoting the RFI number in the subject line. This ensures receipt of any addenda and clarifications. Submissions must be made electronically, with one electronic copy emailed to [email protected]. The RFI response must be submitted in the prescribed manner. This is a Request for Information only; no award or price evaluation will be made.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdf (RFP)No evaluation criteria are stated. This is an information-gathering exercise; the SABC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdf (RFP)The SABC seeks information on transitioning its backup infrastructure from Linear Tape-Open (LTO) tape-based backups to disk-based backups or other advanced technologies. Potential solutions include disk-based backup systems, cloud-integrated backups, deduplication appliances, or hybrid models. Objectives: significantly reduced backup and recovery windows; enhanced data reliability and integrity; scalability for data growth and retention policies; improved operational efficiency through simplified management and automation; cost-effective total cost of ownership; compatibility or integration with existing backup software or recommendations for alternatives; capability for secure offsite replication or cloud integration. Respondents must provide: company profile (history, expertise, certifications, partnerships, local presence); proposed solution details (technology, architecture, deployment model, deduplication/compression/encryption support, compatibility, performance benchmarks, scalability limits, security features); implementation and support services (deployment timelines, methodology, professional services, local support, SLAs); pricing structure (hardware, software licenses, maintenance/support fees, subscription or cloud fees); client references (case studies from similar-sized enterprise or broadcast sector clients).
Methodology
Source: RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdf (RFP)Respondents should provide information on: company profile (history, expertise, certifications, partnerships, local presence); proposed solution details (technology, architecture, deployment model, deduplication/compression/encryption, compatibility, performance benchmarks, scalability, security); implementation and support services (deployment timelines, methodology, professional services, local support, SLAs); pricing structure; and client references from similar-sized enterprise or broadcast sector clients.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdfRespondents must provide a detailed pricing model including hardware, software licenses, maintenance/support fees, and any subscription or cloud service fees. No specific pricing format is mandated.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdf (RFP)Respondents must provide a detailed pricing model including hardware, software licenses, and maintenance/support fees, as well as any subscription or cloud service fees if applicable. No other financial requirements are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdf (RFP)No specific compliance requirements are stated. Respondents must treat all information confidentially and use it only for the purpose of responding to this RFI.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdfNo contractual terms are stated in the RFI. The RFI is for information gathering only and does not represent a commitment to purchase.
Section
Source: RFI - OPEN BACKUP SOLUTION.pdfThis is a Request for Information only; no award or price evaluations will be made.
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Address
1112 Earphone Avenue - Auckland Park - Gauteng - 2006
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High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
18 Aug 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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