Procurement, installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, warranty, and support of an Enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN) Solution

Pakistan Revenue Automation Pvt Limited (PRAL) Islamabad invites bids for the procurement, installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, warranty, and support of an Enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN) Solution for its Data Center. This tender is specifically for the Islamabad Capital Territory and is open to eligible bidders registered on EPADS v2.0. The procurement involves a comprehensive SAN solution with multiple options allowing bidders to submit proposals for one or more options, each evaluated independently. The procuring agency reserves the right to award the contract to any one technically responsive option based on suitability and budget. Items being procured: - Primary site: 8 x 30.72TB SSD NVMe Palm Encryption Disk with Caddy cases for Dorado 8000 (Qty: 1) - DR site: 8 x 30.72TB SSD NVMe Palm Encryption Disk with Caddy cases for Dorado 8000 (Qty: 1) - Storage Area Network (SAN) along with all allied accessories (Qty: 1) - Three-day hands-on training for four resources at a local training center (Qty: 1) The technical scope includes mission-critical storage arrays with FC enabled SAN, dual physical storage controllers with active-active architecture, minimum 384 GB cache, 125 TB or higher usable capacity with NVMe SSDs, RAID 5 or 6 configuration, encryption, de-duplication, data protection features including snapshots and replication, anti-ransomware capabilities, and comprehensive management software. The solution must be scalable, redundant with no single point of failure, and supported by certified engineers. Installation and configuration must be performed by highest-level certified partners with OEM-backed warranty and support for three years 24x7 with next business day parts replacement. Eligibility requires bidders to be active taxpayers with valid FBR registration, not blacklisted, and capable of providing OEM authorization and local support evidence. PEC category is not specified but compliance with technical and financial criteria is mandatory. The bid security must be submitted as a Pay Order and bids submitted online via EPADS v2.0. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submit all required documents including bid securing declaration and compliance sheets in editable Excel format. Pay close attention to the technical specifications and provide documentary evidence for all claims to avoid disqualification. Early submission of bid security in hard copy to the specified address in Islamabad is critical to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in advanced SAN solutions to engage with a reputable government-linked entity in Islamabad with a clear procurement timeline and detailed technical requirements.