Expansion in Management Nodes for Orchestration Software of Existing AirGap on-premises Cloud

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Islamabad invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of Expansion in Management Nodes for Orchestration Software of Existing AirGap on-premises Cloud under tender number NADRA-HQ-RFB-107/2026. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to enhance the existing IT infrastructure at NADRA HQ Islamabad. Items being procured: - 8 Management Nodes Servers for Orchestration Software The hardware must be delivered within 16 weeks, followed by installation, integration, testing, and commissioning within 12 weeks after delivery. The servers must meet detailed specifications including 2U chassis, dual-threaded ARM processors, DDR5 memory, SSD and HDD storage, redundant power supplies, RAID support, TPM 2.0, and a 3-year onsite warranty. Bidders must provide a turnkey solution including design, supply, installation, configuration, integration with existing systems, documentation, and three years of comprehensive support and maintenance. No remote access for troubleshooting is allowed; competent local technical resources must be maintained. Service levels include rapid response times for Priority 1 and Priority 2 calls, preventive maintenance every three months, and penalties for non-compliance. Eligibility requires valid registration with NADRA, FBR, ATL, OEM authorization, and submission of bid security. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by **September 28, 2026, 11:00 AM**. Original bid security must be submitted physically to the State Bank of Pakistan Building, Shahrah-i-Jamhuriat, G-5/2, Islamabad before the deadline. Technical bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and ensure compliance with all technical and procedural requirements. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory to participate. This is a competitive procurement under the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. For successful participation, bidders should ensure timely submission of all required documents, maintain eligibility criteria, and prepare for onsite installation and support as per NADRA's specifications. The contract includes a performance guarantee and strict penalties for service level breaches. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified IT hardware suppliers and system integrators to contribute to a critical national infrastructure project in Islamabad.