Veeam Cloud Backup Licence Renewal NEW

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works & Infrastructure (DPWI) has invited suitable and capable service providers to submit firm-price quotations for the renewal of its Veeam Cloud Backup Solution licence for a period of twelve (12) months. The licence supports the Department's data backup and recovery environment at its Head Office, Oliver Tambo House, 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg. The quotation is reference ZNQ 87/26/27 and closes on 13 November 2026 at 11:00. Note that the detailed scope of work in Section L of the bid document did not come through in the extracted text, so bidders should review the full document for technical specifications, licence quantities and any deliverables.

The evaluation follows the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals. Bidders claiming the specific goals must provide a sworn affidavit signed by a Commissioner of Oaths confirming 100% black ownership. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) at the closing time, or they will be disqualified. Only firm prices are accepted, and prices must include VAT at 15%. Quotations must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date. The Department may also decline to award to the lowest bidder and will conduct a detailed risk assessment before awarding the contract. Bids must be submitted on the Department's official forms, which may not be retyped or redrafted. Each page must be initialled, and bids must be delivered in person to the tender box at the Lower Ground Floor (Foyer), 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg. Late bids, faxed bids and emailed bids are not accepted. Bidders should also note that the Department charges no fee for quotation documents, and that suppliers should report any requests for payment to obtain documents as possible scams.

For a licence renewal, the main benefits to the Department are continuity of backup protection, avoidance of gaps in data recovery coverage, and continued use of an existing platform. Enquiries about bidding procedures may be directed to Mr Sifiso Mncwabe (033 355 5577, Sifiso.Mncwabe@kznworks.gov.za), and technical enquiries to Ms Reginah Mneney (077 603 1332, Reginah.Mneney@kznworks.gov.za). Documents are available from the departmental website, www.kznworks.gov.za.