Provide and Supply Access Layer Switches with Support

The Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, is procuring Access Layer Switches with comprehensive support for a period of three years. This procurement is specifically for the Karachi campus and involves the supply of advanced network switches that support a minimum of 40 × 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE+ access ports, multi-gigabit PoE++ ports, and 10G uplink ports. The switches must have high switching capacity, forwarding performance, and robust power delivery features. The scope includes software license subscriptions, technical support, upgrades, and hardware components such as optical transceivers and mounting accessories. Eligible bidders must be active taxpayers registered with relevant tax authorities, possess relevant experience of at least three years with a minimum annual turnover of PKR 50 million, and be authorized OEM partners or distributors. The tender requires submission of a 2% bid security in the form of a pay order or demand draft in favor of IBA Karachi. The tender documents are available from May 22, 2026, to June 12, 2026, and bids must be submitted via the SPPRA EPADS portal by 3:00 PM on June 12, 2026. The original bid security and signed bid documents must be physically delivered to the IBA Karachi campus before the deadline. Bidders should ensure meticulous completion of the tender form and attach all required supporting documents. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid to meet all specifications and ensure timely submission of both online and original documents to avoid disqualification. The department emphasizes that only genuine, non-refurbished hardware will be accepted and reserves the right to reject any bid or cancel the process as per SPP Rules 2010.