Supply, Installation and Support of Data Center Infrastructure with Compute and SAN Storage System at State Life Karachi

State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan in Karachi invites bids for the supply, installation, and support of a comprehensive Data Center physical infrastructure including Compute and SAN Storage Systems. This tender covers a full turnkey solution encompassing civil, electrical, mechanical, and IT infrastructure works to establish a Tier III-compliant Data Center with high availability and fault tolerance. The project scope includes dismantling and rebuilding the existing data center facility on the fourth floor of State Life Building No. 9, Karachi. The infrastructure will feature Pod Containment architecture for eight racks, redundant power and cooling systems, precision HVAC, fire suppression, access control, and environmental monitoring. The compute infrastructure requires enterprise-grade servers with and without GPUs, managed through a unified console, and SAN storage with active-active multi-controller architecture supporting NVMe and multiple protocols. The SAN switches will provide high-speed, redundant Fiber Channel connectivity. Vendors must ensure seamless migration and temporary relocation of the existing data center to maintain zero downtime. Bidders must be PEC registered under Category C-3 with specialization codes EE-07 and EE-09, possess valid NTN and ATL status, and demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience. OEMs must have a minimum 15-year presence in Pakistan with local support offices. The tender requires submission of detailed technical and financial proposals via the EPADS system, with physical submission of bid security. Compliance with FBR and PEC requirements for the 2025-26 financial year is mandatory. The submission deadline is set for 06 March 2026 at 11:00 AM, with technical bids opening at 11:30 AM the same day at the Central Procurement Division, 10th Floor, State Life Building No. 11, Abdullah Haroon Road, Karachi. Bidders should ensure complete and accurate documentation, including company profiles, financial statements, and manufacturer authorization letters. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender's detailed BOQ and ensure all items are quoted as a single LOT to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the specific stamp duty and bid security submission requirements as these are commonly overlooked and can lead to rejection.