SERVICES REQUIRED

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) invites experienced NetApp Solution Providers, (Preferred or higher level NetApp Partners), that are well established within the Western Cape, to submit a proposal for the End-to-End Supply and Implementation, Configuration and Support of a NetApp AFF C60 storage infrastructure solution at UWC. This will include the decommissioning of the existing FAS8300 and associated storage shelves to be redeployed at the University’s Disaster Recovery (DR) site.

MANDATORY CRITERIA

To be considered for this tender, Service Providers must comply with ALL the criteria listed below and submit ALL the information and/or copies of documents as required:

Payment of Tender Fees of R1 150.00 (Incl. Vat)
Fully Completed Pricing Schedule
Completed Form of Tender
Completed 3rd Party Consent Form
Completed Tenderer Details of Western Cape Office
Completed Tender Response Form
Provide Company Registration Documents (CIPC)
Valid Tax Clearance Certificate / PIN
Valid BBBEE certificate or EME or QSE affidavit where applicable
Latest Audited Annual Financials Statement (AFS) for 2 years not older than 2023
Company Profile, including number of staff relevant to the tender and their storage certifications.
Provide proof of Valid Preferred or higher Partnership Agreement with NetApp
Provide the following Insurances:
 
A valid Professional Indemnity insurance that extends to Technology Errors and Omissions (E&O), with a minimum cover of R5 million
A valid Public Liability insurance cover with a minimum cover of R5m
Proof of a fully established Local operational company in the Western Cape
(e.g., Municipal bill, Lease Agreement, etc.)
Provide a minimum of 3 contactable local reference sites (not older than 3 years) where installation of a similar size were implemented to include name, contact details, email address, value of contract and period of contract.
Signed Declaration of Interest
Signed Anti-Collusion Declaration
Signed Certificate of Non-Affiliation with the State of Israel


NB: Tender submissions that do not meet the Mandatory requirements may be eliminated from the tender process and will not advance to the next stage of assessment. No points are allocated to this stage.

DETAILS

Service Providers wishing to submit a tender must please note the following:
 


Electronic Tender Documents
Availability

Closing date for
questions

 

Electronic Tender
 Submission deadline

From:
Thursday,
10 September 2026 
at 09:00
To:
Friday,
18 September 2026
till 16:00



Tuesday,
22 September 2026 
at 10:00
 



Tuesday,
29 September 2026 at 10:00
 

Electronic Tender Documents will be made available, on application to the email address provided below during the dates and times stipulated above, against a non-refundable tender fee of R1 150.00. Banking details for payment of the tender fee will also be made available on request.

If your company wishes to apply for the tender, please respond via email to tenders@uwc.ac.za before 16:00 on Friday, 18 September 2026. Please indicate in the subject field of your email (UWC 08/2026 For the End-to-End Supply, implementation, and Support of a NetApp AFF C60 Storage Infrastructure Solution) with your company name and ensure that your company’s email and telephone contact details are provided.

All enquiries and correspondence must include the tender reference (UWC 08/2026 For the End-to-End Supply, implementation, and Support of a NetApp AFF C60 Storage Infrastructure Solution) at The University of the Western Cape) and be directed to tenders@uwc.ac.za.