Procurement of Fabric Interconnects for Blade Chassis Server

Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) Karachi invites quotations for the procurement of Fabric Interconnects for Blade Chassis Server. This procurement is specifically for the PSO House located in Clifton, Karachi. The items being procured include: - Fabric Interconnect 1RU (Quantity: 2 units) The technical specifications require 6th Generation UCS Fabric Interconnect 1RU supporting 10/25/50G Ethernet and 64G Fibre Channel with dual 1.4KW AC power supplies and chassis accessory kits. The devices must support unified LAN/SAN connectivity, have a minimum of 52 ports, and be capable of active-active high-availability clustering. The procurement includes OEM Smart Net Total Care or equivalent 24x7x4-hour on-site hardware support for five years, including parts, service, and warranty. Vendors are responsible for connecting the Fabric Interconnects with existing UCSX 9508 Chassis and enabling Intersight Managed Mode for cloud-based management. The software license must be perpetual with no recurring fees. Installation, implementation support, and replacement of faulty parts during the five-year warranty period are mandatory. Eligibility criteria include compliance with PSO's terms and conditions, submission of earnest money, and adherence to PSO's HSE policy during delivery and installation. The delivery time is 10 weeks from the issuance of the purchase order. A penalty clause applies for delays beyond the stipulated delivery time at 0.1% per day up to a maximum of 10% of the order value. Bidders must submit their quotations by **15th September 2026**. The submission should be addressed to the Pakistan State Oil Company Limited at PSO House, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Karachi or DRP LMT Korangi. Vendors should ensure all import documents for the Fabric Interconnects are provided at delivery. Price quotations must be in USD with payment made in PKR as per the State Bank of Pakistan exchange rate on delivery date. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the technical specifications and warranty requirements to ensure full compliance, as non-compliance may lead to disqualification. Early submission and clear documentation will facilitate smooth evaluation and award processes.