Data Center Co-location Services for PMU-EPADS Islamabad

The Project Management Unit of E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (PMU-EPADS) under the Federal Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Islamabad is procuring Data Center Co-location Services specifically for hosting PPRA-owned hardware in Islamabad Capital Territory. This procurement covers the provision of secure physical rack space, continuous power supply with N+1 UPS and generator backup, precision cooling maintaining ambient temperature at a maximum of 18°C, and multi-carrier connectivity including a dedicated Point-to-Point (P2P) intranet data fiber link to the PPRA EPADS Office at Evacuee Trust Complex, F-5/1, Islamabad. The technical scope includes co-location of two Dell PowerEdge R740 servers, one Huawei Dorado 2000 storage unit, one Huawei S5600 network switch, and the establishment of a dedicated P2P data link with guaranteed unshared capacity. The data center must hold valid Tier-III Uptime Institute or TIA-942 Rating 3 certification and ISO/IEC 27001 compliance. Additional requirements include automated fire detection and suppression, biometric access control, 24/7 CCTV surveillance, and 24x7 operations staff with DCIM and NOC capabilities. Eligible bidders must have at least three years of experience in data center colocation or managed hosting services, valid certifications, and meet financial criteria including an average annual turnover of PKR 50 million over the last three financial years. Bids must be submitted online through EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. The submission address for original bid security is Office # 201(B), Second Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex, F-5/1, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 platform to avoid disqualification due to submission errors. Earnest Money in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, or Demand Draft is mandatory. The contract term is initially three years with options for two extensions. Prices remain fixed during the initial term with a 5% increment only on extensions. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified data center service providers to engage with a federal authority under clear and structured procurement rules.