Procurement of Dedicated Servers, Backup NAS, and All-in-One PCs for AJK BISE Mirpur

This tender from the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Mirpur invites bids for advanced IT equipment including dedicated servers, backup NAS, and all-in-one PCs. Located in Mirpur, this procurement focuses on enhancing the board's IT infrastructure with high-performance hardware. The scope includes enterprise-grade rack servers equipped with Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC processors, RAID-configured SSD and NVMe storage, and Windows Server 2025 OS. Backup NAS systems with 48TB usable storage and RAID-6 protection ensure data integrity. The all-in-one PCs feature Intel Core i7 processors, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and 512GB SSDs, suitable for demanding office applications. These specifications reflect a need for robust, scalable, and secure IT solutions to support the board's operations. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC licensing requirements and maintain a valid FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender mandates a 5-year license covering software updates, security features, and warranty services. Affidavits confirming no blacklisting by any government entity are compulsory. Earnest Money in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) is required, with amounts specified for each lot. Submission deadline is set for 11:00 AM on the 22nd of April, 2026, with bid opening at 12:00 PM the same day. Bids must be delivered physically to the Secretary, AJK BISE Mirpur. Payment for bidding documents is Rs. 2,000 via specified online channels. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the technical specifications and ensure your bid includes the required CDR and affidavit to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the payment receipt method for the bidding documents to streamline your submission process.