Establishment of Disaster Recovery Data Center with Complete Infrastructure at Rawalpindi by National Logistics Corporation

National Logistics Corporation (NLC) invites qualified bidders to participate in the procurement for the establishment of a Disaster Recovery (DR) Data Center at its Rawalpindi premises. This project involves the supply, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of a comprehensive Data Center infrastructure to provide redundancy and disaster recovery capability for the existing Main Data Center at NLC Headquarters, Rawalpindi. Items being procured: - IT Racks: 3 Indoor Closed Cabinet Kits, 60 Blanking Panels, 3 Door Open Emergency Ventilation Kits - Access Control System: 3 Controllers, 6 IP66 3-in-1 Access Readers - Cooling Units: 2 Rack Mount Split DX 12.8kW units - Power System: 2 PDM Rack Mount 3P Power Inputs, 2 Rack Mount UPS 20kVA 380V3P IEC Power Type, 4 VRLA Batteries, 2 Smart PDU Monitoring units - DCIM System: 1 Monitoring Host Rack Mount, 1 Touch Display Panel, Sensors including Temperature & Humidity (6), Smoke of Fire (3), Leaking none Positioning Type (1), Door Status (6), 1 16 Port Network Switch - Existing Equipment movement and installation including Transformer Tap Off DB, Phase Correction Panel with AVR Bypass, ATS Panel, Main DB/MDB, AC Units, CO2 Gas Cylinders, Anti-rodent device, Ceiling Lights, Overhead cable tray - Other Equipment: Generator set with weather and sound proof canopy, Automatic Voltage Regulator, ESD Flooring for Server Room, CCTV Surveillance System, Biometric Device, Power cable, Dedicated Earthing/Grounding System, Additional Equipment/Spares, Civil & Allied Work - Network Equipment: Firewall, OFC Cable, ODF, Fiber Termination, Fiber Patch Cords, CAT6 Cable, Patch Panels, Cable Managers, RJ-45 Connectors, Existing Firewall License - Services: Complete installation, integration, testing, and commissioning The scope includes all civil, electrical, mechanical, and allied works necessary to make the DR Data Center fully operational. The site is located at Chakbeli Road, Rawalpindi, with a designated room approximately 9 ft × 16 ft for equipment installation. Bidders are advised to conduct a site survey prior to submission. Eligibility criteria include OEM authorization, financial capability, NTN/STRN registration, compliance certificates, technical data submission, and a minimum offer validity of 90 days. Tender Fee of Rs 2,000 and Bid Security of Rs 1,000,000 are mandatory. Performance Bank Guarantee of 5% of contract value is required upon award. Technical bids must include mandatory drawings such as Single Line Diagram, Overhead Cable Tray Layout, and Server Room Equipment Placement Layout. Bidders must demonstrate prior experience with similar projects and provide a technical team with relevant expertise. Submission deadline is by hand or post at HQ NLC, Harding Road, Rawalpindi before the specified closing date. Late submissions will not be entertained. Offers must be firm, inclusive of all taxes, delivery, and installation charges. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all technical documentation and OEM authorization letters are complete and attached, as incomplete bids will be rejected outright. Early site visits will help in accurate technical and financial proposals. This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specializing in data center infrastructure, electrical works, mechanical systems, and consultancy services in Rawalpindi.