The National Lotteries Commission seeks a qualified service provider to implement Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) and Backup as a Service (BaaS) for a period of three years, ensuring business continuity and data protection.
This tender invites proposals for the provision of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) and Backup as a Service (BaaS) for the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). The selected service provider will be responsible for implementing a fully managed solution that guarantees operational resilience and rapid recovery in the event of system failures, cyberattacks, or outages. The scope includes provisioning the necessary infrastructure, ensuring data immutability, and conducting regular failover and restoration tests to validate system integrity and accessibility.
The service provider will be expected to deliver a comprehensive solution that includes 24/7 monitoring, proactive management, and support services. Additionally, the provider must comply with industry standards for data security and business continuity, including ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 22301 certifications. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the NLC's operational capabilities, safeguarding critical ICT systems, and ensuring compliance with South African laws governing information security and data sovereignty.
This tender is suitable for IT service providers specializing in disaster recovery, cloud computing, and data management solutions, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts and compliance with South African data protection laws.