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Summary
The financial sector conduct authority (fsca) seeks a commvault-accredited partner to supply backup software licenses (renewing 58tb + adding 30tb), management, and support services for three years across its primary and disaster recovery sites. This tender is open to south african suppliers with verifiable oem accreditation and requires strict adherence to technical, compliance, and service-level requirements.
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technical scope
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personnel
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equity registrations
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What the buyer was looking for
1Mandatory requirement
Must be an active Commvault accredited partner operating in South Africa (verifiable with OEM).
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
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Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS SOUTH AFRICA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
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Important Dates
Source: TOR FSCA202627-T005 [PROVISION OF BACKUP SOFTWARE LICENSES AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES] published.pdf
Closing date: 25 June 2026 at 11h00 SAST. Questions deadline: 04 June 2026. No briefing session. Bid validity period: 120 days until 23 October 2026. Estimated timeline: Advertisement 27 May 2026, compliance evaluation 02 July 2026, functional evaluation 09 July 2026, preference points evaluation 16 July 2026, award 29 July 2026, notification 05 August 2026. All dates subject to change at FSCA’s discretion.
Contact Information
Source: TOR FSCA202627-T005 [PROVISION OF BACKUP SOFTWARE LICENSES AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES] published.pdf
Enquiries: Nobusi Mazwai, Supply Chain Management Department. Email: [email protected]. Phone: (012) 367 7847. Physical submission address: Financial Sector Conduct Authority, Riverwalk Office Park, Block B, 41 Matroosberg Road (Corner Garsfontein and Matroosberg Roads), Ashlea Gardens Extension 6, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0081. Switchboard: +27 12 428 8000. Website: www.fsca.co.za. All questions must be submitted in writing via email by 04 June 2026; responses published on FSCA website within 3 working days.
Submission Guidelines
Source: TOR FSCA202627-T005 [PROVISION OF BACKUP SOFTWARE LICENSES AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES] published.pdf
Submit two printed copies (one original, one copy) and one electronic copy (PDF on CD or flash drive) in a sealed envelope. Clearly mark envelope with Bid No: FSCA2026/27-T005 and Bid Name: Provision of Backup Software Licenses and Management Services. Deliver to bid box at reception or courier to: Financial Sector Conduct Authority, Riverwalk Office Park, Block B, 41 Matroosberg Road (Corner Garsfontein and Matroosberg Roads), Ashlea Gardens Extension 6, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0081. Closing: 25 June 2026 at 11h00 SAST. Late submissions not accepted. Do not submit via email, fax, or electronic means. Initial each page bottom right corner. No alterations or use of correction fluid; changes must be scratched out and signed. Bids must be without qualifications. Ensure all required SBD forms (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1) are completed and signed in blue or black ink.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TOR FSCA202627-T005 [PROVISION OF BACKUP SOFTWARE LICENSES AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES] published.pdf
Evaluation stages: 1) Compliance: Mandatory administrative requirements (SBD forms) and pre-qualification criteria (active Commvault accredited partner in South Africa, verifiable with OEM). Non-compliance disqualifies. 2) Functional evaluation (desktop): Minimum 80/100 points required to proceed. Criteria: Detailed proposal (50 points), track record (20 points), experience (30 points). 3) Preference Point System (80/20): 80 points for price (lowest acceptable bid = 80 points), 20 points for specific goals (women ownership 51%+: 5 points, youth ownership 51%+: 5 points, black ownership 51%+: 10 points). Proof required (B-BBEE certificates, sworn affidavits, CIPC). 4) Site inspection: FSCA may verify bidder premises; inconsistencies disqualify. Failure to submit SBD6.1 results in 0 points for specific goals.
Technical Specifications
Source: TOR FSCA202627-T005 [PROVISION OF BACKUP SOFTWARE LICENSES AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES] published.pdf
Scope: Provide backup software licenses, management, and support services for three years (contract starts 01 September 2026 or earlier). Pre-qualification: Must be an active Commvault accredited partner operating in South Africa (verifiable with OEM). License requirements: Renew existing 58TB Commvault Data Management Protection Foundation licenses (including CASP-E program) and supply additional 30TB capacity licenses (including CASP-E and Commvault Data Enterprise feature pack) as needed during the contract. Services: End-to-end backup lifecycle and data archiving management using Commvault, system upgrades/new installations/configuration, daily proactive health checks (on-premises and cloud), patch management (n-1 compliance), support call facilitation, disaster recovery/cybersecurity simulation participation, monthly availability/capacity/performance reports, as-built documentation updates. Locations: Primary site (Riverwalk Office Park, Pretoria) and disaster recovery site (Waterfall Corporate Campus, Midrand). Resource: Skilled personnel with minimum 5 years Commvault experience required; evidence mandatory. Service levels: Target response/resolution times: P1 (15 min/4h), P2 (1h/6h), P3 (2h/8h), P4 (4h/16h). Additional: 60 hours/year for enhancements/customisation; service delivery plan required.
Financial Requirements
Source: TOR FSCA202627-T005 [PROVISION OF BACKUP SOFTWARE LICENSES AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES] published.pdf
Only fixed prices accepted. Submit pricing schedule on a separate sheet adjacent to SBD3.1 form. All-inclusive fee statement required. Prices must be in South African Rand, including all applicable taxes. Costs for preparation, presentation, and demonstrations are for the bidder’s account. All supporting documentation and manuals submitted become FSCA property unless otherwise stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: TOR FSCA202627-T005 [PROVISION OF BACKUP SOFTWARE LICENSES AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES] published.pdf
Mandatory Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration (National Treasury Circular No. /2016 and SCM Instruction Note 4A of 2016/2017). Tax compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number. BBBEE: Submit B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points. Specific goals proof: Valid BBBEE certificates/sworn affidavits/CIPC documents required for women (51%+ ownership: 5 points), youth (51%+ ownership: 5 points), black ownership (51%+ ownership: 10 points). Foreign suppliers: Complete questionnaire; if no RSA presence, tax registration not required. No state employees or directors in service of the state allowed. Must comply with FICA requirements where applicable. Disqualification risks: Incomplete documentation, fraudulent information, non-compliance with mandatory requirements, or FICA violations.
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
2Inferred operational need
Submit two printed copies (1 original + 1 copy) and one electronic PDF copy of the bid by 25 June 2026 at 11h00 SAST to the FSCA bid box or courier address.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS SOUTH AFRICA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 7942265.7 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS SOUTH AFRICA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 7942265.7 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
4Mandatory requirement
Submit two printed copies (one original, one copy) and one electronic copy (PDF on CD or flash drive) in a sealed envelope. Clearly mark envelope with Bid No: FSCA2026/27-T005 and Bid Name: Provision of Backup Software Licenses and Management Services. Deliver to bid box at reception or courier to: Financial Sector Conduct Authority, Riverwalk Office Park, Block B, 41 Matroosberg Road (Corner Garsfontein and Matroosberg Roads), Ashlea Gardens Extension 6, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0081. Closing: 25 June 2026 at 11h00 SAST. Late submissions not accepted. Do not submit via email, fax, or electronic means. Initial each page bottom right corner. No alterations or use of correction fluid; changes must be scratched out and signed. Bids must be without qualifications. Ensure all required SBD forms (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1) are completed and signed in blue or black ink.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS SOUTH AFRICA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
5Mandatory requirement
Only fixed prices accepted. Submit pricing schedule on a separate sheet adjacent to SBD3.1 form. All-inclusive fee statement required. Prices must be in South African Rand, including all applicable taxes. Costs for preparation, presentation, and demonstrations are for the bidder’s account. All supporting documentation and manuals submitted become FSCA property unless otherwise stated.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS SOUTH AFRICA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 7942265.7 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
6Inferred operational need
Provide end-to-end backup lifecycle management, data archiving, system upgrades, daily health checks, patch management (n-1 compliance), and disaster recovery support.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS SOUTH AFRICA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
7Inferred operational need
Complete all required SBD forms (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1) and achieve minimum 80/100 in functional evaluation to proceed.
Threshold: minimum 80/100 in functional evaluation to proceed
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS SOUTH AFRICA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 7942265.7 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
8Delivery obligation
Scope: Provide backup software licenses, management, and support services for three years (contract starts 01 September 2026 or earlier). Pre-qualification: Must be an active Commvault accredited partner operating in South Africa (verifiable with OEM). License requirements: Renew existing 58TB Commvault Data Management Protection Foundation licenses (including CASP-E program) and supply additional 30TB capacity licenses (including CASP-E and Commvault Data Enterprise feature pack) as needed during the contract. Services: End-to-end backup lifecycle and data archiving management using Commvault, system upgrades/new installations/configuration, daily proactive health checks (on-premises and cloud), patch management (n-1 compliance), support call facilitation, disaster recovery/cybersecurity simulation participation, monthly availability/capacity/performance reports, as-built documentation updates. Locations: Primary site (Riverwalk Office Park, Pretoria) and disaster recovery site (Waterfall Corporate Campus, Midrand). Resource: Skilled personnel with minimum 5 years Commvault experience required; evidence mandatory. Service levels: Target response/resolution times: P1 (15 min/4h), P2 (1h/6h), P3 (2h/8h), P4 (4h/16h). Additional: 60 hours/year for enhancements/customisation; service delivery plan required.
Threshold: minimum 5 years Commvault experience required
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS SOUTH AFRICA.
Qualified inference
Conflicting evidence
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Relevant records disagree; review the cited sources and dates.
12Mandatory requirement
Mandatory Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration (National Treasury Circular No. /2016 and SCM Instruction Note 4A of 2016/2017). Tax compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number. BBBEE: Submit B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points. Specific goals proof: Valid BBBEE certificates/sworn affidavits/CIPC documents required for women (51%+ ownership: 5 points), youth (51%+ ownership: 5 points), black ownership (51%+ ownership: 10 points). Foreign suppliers: Complete questionnaire; if no RSA presence, tax registration not required. No state employees or directors in service of the state allowed. Must comply with FICA requirements where applicable. Disqualification risks: Incomplete documentation, fraudulent information, non-compliance with mandatory requirements, or FICA violations.
Threshold: 5 points
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.