Quotation are invited for Workstation Optimised for Ai & Ml Delivery Date: 2025/10/31 Delivery To: Support Services SUSE Delivery Address: 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town Closing Date: 2025/09/22 Closing Time: 12:00 PM Description: 1 each x workstation optimised for ai & ml Specification: * REFER TO GK12600107 Supply and delivery of one(1) Workstation optimised for artificial Intelligence(AI) and Machine Learning(ML) 1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Form Factor Workstation Operating System Microsoft Windows 11 Professional CPU 1 x Intel Xeon w9-3475X (36 cores, 72 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 300W) or equivalent Memory 256 GB (8 x 32GB, DDR5) Storage 2 x 1TB M.2 NVMe (minimum sequential read/write speeds of 3500/2900MB/s) GPU 2x NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell or equivalent- refer to section 2 below for minimum GPU requirements Network Card at least x110Gb/s LAN Port Wireless LAN Wifi dual frequency bands Power Supply at least 2000W PSU or sufficient wattage to support power draw from each GPU, CPU, RAM, Motherboard, storage and other components. Additionally, the PSU must have sufficient PCIe connectors for a 2-GPU setup Cooling System The system must be equipped with an adequate cooling solution to support the provided 2-GPU setup under heavy AI/ML workloads and should be capable of maintaining optimal temperatures for all components, especially 2-GPUs, under full load Frameworks Must be compatible with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, and other AI/ML frameworks used for fine-tuning LLMs Warranty 3 year on site next business day OEM warranty including accidental damage protection or extended service plans for long-term reliability 2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Alternative configurations to the above will also be considered. However, the workstation build must meet the below minimum hardware /software requirements: # GPU (minimum requirements): o Minimum of 96GB GPU Memory (VRAM) each GPU must have at least: o 21,760 CUDA cores; # CPU: at least 36 cores, 72 threads, 2.2 GHz base clock speed # Memory: 256GB RAM (8 x 32GB DDR5) # Storage: 2 x 1TB M.2 NVMe storage (SSD) # LAN/WLAN: 1 x 10GB/s LAN ports, Wifi supporting dual bands # PSU: At least 2000W PSU or sufficient wattage to support power draw from each GPU, CPU, RAM, Motherboard, Storage and other components # Cooling: Adequate cooling solution to support the provided 3-GPU setup under heavy AI/ML workloads # Operating system: Build must be configured to run Windows operating system (MS Windows 11 Pro) # Additional software to be pre-installed: latest GPU drivers, fully compatible with the installed GPUs, CUDA Toolkit version 12.2 or later, cuDNN library, matching the installed CUDA version # Functionality: Please note that the chassis, motherboard, power supply, PCIe layout, airflow and cooling system must be engineered to support a multi-GPU configuration required for heavy AI and ML workloads; # System Testing and Validation: Pre-delivery testing is required to ensure that the system functions as expected; # Costing must include all components, assembly and testing; # Vendors must indicate ETA on their quotations; # Exclusions: Our requirement DOES NOT include a monitor, keyboard and mouse Contact person: Kyle Sean Jacobs - kylesean.jacobs@capetown.gov.za 081 550 7730 IMPORTANT: QUOTATION CONDITIONS: The quotation condition listed below are in addition to those contained in the CCT standard quotation conditions and must be fully complied with: Clause 3: General Obligations 3.6.1.1 For this quotation, purchase orders / works packages will be determined and created as follows: 3.6.1.1.2 Based on the rates as reflected on the Price Schedule as and when required and to the supplier as awarded by the SCM delegated authority. The RFQ will be awarded based on rates and the quantities listed. This do not represent the exact quantity to be ordered, as the City of Cape Town reserves the right to order less OR additional units during the contract period, depending on budget and operational requirements. Your price must be firm for the duration of the Contract (12 months from date of Purchase Order) GUIDELINE: Wherever reference is made to any Trademark, Name, Patent, Design, Type, Specific Origin or Producer, such reference shall be deemed to be accompanied by the words or equivalent. CLAUSE - 2.14.1 & 2.15 Provide, on request by the CCT, any other material that has a bearing on the quotation offer, the supplier#s commercial position (including joint venture agreements), preferencing arrangements, or samples of materials considered necessary by the CCT for the purpose of the evaluation of the quotation. If the Specifications require the supplier to provide samples/technical data sheets, these shall be provided strictly in accordance with the instructions set out in the Specification. If such samples /technical data sheets are not submitted as required in the bid documents or within any further time stipulated by the CCT in writing, then the bid concerned will be declared non-responsive. The Municipal Bidding Document 6.1 is attached, to be eligible for preference points bidders are required to submit a duly completed, current dated MBD 6.1 document with supporting documents with every RFQ submission, failure to submit will result in zero-point allocation. Please note that the MBD6.1 document is valid a year from date of signature. Failure to comply with the above will result in a zero (0) allocation for preference points. INSURANCE DOCUMENTS: Ensure that all required insurances such as your Public liability, Employers liability or COIDA and motor vehicle insurance are attached and that they are up to date. Tender Link : https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/procurementportal/RFQ/Details/309634
