Enhancement of Dell EMC Unity 480XT Storage Capacity at Primary and DR Site

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Islamabad invites bids for the enhancement of Dell EMC Unity 480XT storage capacity at its Primary site in Islamabad and Disaster Recovery (DR) site in Lahore. This procurement is specific to increasing the raw storage capacity by approximately 125 TB at each site, including Flash Drives, SAS Drives, and Fast Cache components as detailed in the tender documents. The technical scope includes supply, installation, and configuration of storage hardware compatible with the existing Dell EMC Unity XT 480 systems at both sites. Bidders must be authorized dealers or partners of the principal manufacturer and demonstrate a minimum of three years relevant experience in storage solutions. Compliance with all technical specifications and warranty requirements is mandatory. The tender requires submission of a technical bid and financial bid through the PPRA e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) by 1430 hours on June 8, 2026, with bid opening at 1500 hours the same day at SECP NICL Building, Islamabad. Earnest Money in the form of a Pay Order of Rs. 1,000,000 must be submitted before bid closing. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed technical evaluation criteria and ensure all mandatory requirements are met to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of the original bid security to the procuring agency to prevent rejection of the bid. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to engage with a premier regulatory body in Pakistan and contribute to critical IT infrastructure enhancement.