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

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is procuring 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 raw storage capacity by approximately 125 TB at each site, including Flash Drives, SAS Drives, and Fast Cache components as detailed in the technical specifications. The scope includes supply, installation, and configuration of storage hardware compatible with existing infrastructure. The procurement follows the Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure under Public Procurement Rules 2004 and is open to authorized service providers, principal's authorized dealers, distributors, partners, or resellers registered with the Federal Board of Revenue and active on the Active Taxpayers List. Bidders must provide a valid Manufacturer Authorization Letter and demonstrate at least three years of relevant storage business experience with supporting work orders. The technical bid must comply with mandatory requirements including compatibility and warranty provisions. Financial bids will be opened only for technically compliant bidders. The bid security of Rs. 1,000,000 must be submitted in original before bid closing. Bids are to be submitted exclusively through the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) by 1430 hours on May 07, 2026, with public opening at 1500 hours the same day at SECP, NICL Building, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad. For queries, contact the Admin Department at 051-9195477 or 051-9195437 or email procurement.info@secp.gov.pk. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of the original bid security to avoid disqualification, as scanned copies alone are insufficient. Also, bidders should carefully review Annex A and B for detailed technical and evaluation criteria to ensure full compliance and maximize chances of success. This tender is a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in enterprise storage solutions to engage with a premier regulatory authority in Pakistan with a clear scope and defined evaluation methodology. The contract will be awarded on the basis of combined technical and financial evaluation with a 10% performance security required post-award.