Data Center Co-Location Services for FBISE Islamabad

This tender invites qualified firms in Islamabad to provide Data Center Co-Location Services for the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE). The scope covers Tier-3 certified infrastructure with secure, scalable, and redundant power and network connectivity to support disaster recovery operations. The work involves hosting a Disaster Recovery site outside Rawalpindi/Islamabad, at least 100 km from the main FBISE data center. The facility must include dedicated racks, UPS with 30-minute backup, redundant power and cooling systems, advanced fire detection and suppression, and 24/7 monitoring. Connectivity requirements include 200 Mbps redundant links between the main and DR sites, plus 100 Mbps internet bandwidth with security services like firewall and DDoS protection. The contract duration is three years with possible extension. Bidders should be registered with tax authorities, on the Active Tax Payers List, and have at least three years of relevant experience. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status is essential. The bid security is fixed at PKR 1,080,000, and bids must remain valid for 40 days. Technical and financial bids will be submitted on EPAD and in sealed hard copy. The submission deadline is **03-02-2026 10:00 AM**, with bid opening at **10:30 AM** the same day at FBISE, H-8/4, Islamabad. Bidders must submit bids in sealed confidential covers addressed to the Secretary, FBISE. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents such as proof of legal existence, tax registration, and a signed affidavit of non-blacklisting. Also, carefully review the SLA terms and technical specifications to avoid major deviations that could disqualify your bid.