Procurement of Layer 3 10G Network Switch for COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus

This tender invites bids for the procurement of a Layer 3 10G Network Switch at COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, focusing on IT & Office Equipment. The procurement is based in Lahore under the university's department, targeting advanced networking hardware to enhance data center capabilities. The scope includes supply of a Cisco N9K-C9372TX or equivalent Layer-3 managed switch with features such as VTP, VLAN support, Inter-VLAN routing, ACL, QoS, LACP, STP/RPVST+/MSTP, VRF, DHCP relay, HSRP, ECMP, and RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication. The device supports multiple routing protocols including static IPv4/IPv6, OSPFv2/v3, EIGRP, BGP, and IGMPv2/v3. It offers 48 downlink ports of 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 uplink ports of 10G SFP+ or higher, with dual hot-swappable power supplies and a standard 90-day warranty. Bidders must be registered suppliers on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of FBR and comply with all tax obligations. The tender requires submission of a non-refundable tender fee and earnest money in the form of bank instruments, with original documents to be submitted before closing. PEC category and specific certifications are not explicitly mentioned but adherence to FBR and ATL status is mandatory for eligibility in the 2025-26 financial year. The submission deadline is set for 03 March 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening 30 minutes later. Bids must be uploaded via the PPRA EPADS portal, and original bank instruments must be delivered physically before the deadline. The physical address for delivery is COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore. Pro-Tip: Ensure all pages of the bidding documents are signed and stamped before uploading, and double-check the tender fee and earnest money submission as bids without these will be rejected outright. Also, verify the brand/model specifications carefully to avoid disqualification due to ambiguity or non-compliance.