This tender invites bids for the upgradation and expansion of a Data Center at a Federal Government Organization in Islamabad, issued by the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC). The project falls under IT & Office Equipment and IT Software & Licenses categories, focusing on turnkey supply, installation, and commissioning of advanced data center hardware and software solutions. The scope includes supply and installation of rack servers, KVM consoles, NVMe Storage Area Network, firewalls, Microsoft SQL Server licenses, and business-class laptops. The bidder must provide all necessary hardware, software, licenses, and engineering services to ensure a fully functional and integrated data center solution. The site is located in Islamabad, and the contractor is responsible for conducting a physical site survey, system installation, configuration, and testing as per the detailed Bill of Quantity and technical specifications. The project requires a three-year onsite warranty backed directly by manufacturers, with comprehensive hardware and software support. Bidders must be registered with tax authorities, have relevant experience, and provide valid tender security of PKR 2,000,000. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status is essential, and bidders should ensure all documentation, including technical and commercial compliance, is complete. The tender follows a single-stage single-envelope procedure with electronic submission via EPADS only. The submission deadline is on the 18th of February 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day at NTC Headquarters, Sector G-5/2 Islamabad. Bidders must submit original bid security physically before the deadline. The physical address for submission and correspondence is Director (Procurement), Room #05, Ground Floor, NTC HQs, Sector G-5/2 Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure the original bid security reaches the office before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the technical specifications and commercial compliance clauses to avoid being declared non-responsive. Checking the EPADS portal regularly for any amendments or clarifications is advisable.