Supply and Maintenance Support for Huawei Dorado 3000 V6 NAS Storage Hardware and Software

This tender from Sui Southern Gas Company Limited in Karachi focuses on the supply and maintenance support of Huawei Dorado 3000 V6 NAS Storage hardware and software, categorized under IT & Office Equipment and IT Software & Licenses. The procurement involves a complete package including expansion modules, software licenses, and a three-year maintenance contract. The scope covers the delivery of Huawei Dorado 3000 V6 expansion units with all accessories, including a 3-year OEM Hi-Care onsite premier warranty. The hardware includes smart NVMe disk enclosures, SSD NVMe palm disk units, rack rails, and jumper cords. The software licenses must include SmartDedupe and SmartCompression. Maintenance services will provide 24x7x365 onsite support, patch management, and firmware updates, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for the NAS storage system. Bidders must be authorized Huawei partners with a head office or support office in Karachi. Compliance with FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) is mandatory. The tender requires submission of a fixed bid bond of PKR 200,000 and adherence to all special terms and conditions, including PEC category requirements and FBR registration for the fiscal year 2025-26. The bid validity extends up to 120 days, with bid bonds valid for 150 days. The submission deadline is set for 29th April 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day. Bids must be submitted physically in sealed envelopes to the Tender Room, CRD Building, Ground Floor, SSGC Head Office Complex, Karachi. Bidders should ensure all documents are signed, stamped, and uploaded on the EPADS portal as per instructions. Pro-Tip: Ensure you attach the original token slip in front of the sealed envelope as proof of tender document purchase. Missing this step often leads to disqualification. Also, verify your bid bond amount carefully to avoid rejection due to incorrect security submission.