Maintenance of ARDIC Internal Sharing Server at Heavy Industries Taxila

Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) invites sealed bids from reputed firms possessing NTN certificates for the maintenance of the ARDIC Internal Sharing Server located at HIT Taxila Cantt. This procurement follows PPRA and Ministry of Defence Production rules and is open to eligible suppliers excluding firms from India and Israel. The contract involves the upgradation and maintenance of server hardware and related IT equipment as detailed in the Schedule of Requirement. Items being procured: - Upgradation of Server (Dell Vostro i7 10th Gen) with 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 1 TB HDD (Qty: 1) - HP 24-inch Borderless Monitor (Qty: 1) - AMP IO's Jack (Qty: 100) - Schneider or equivalent CAT-6 Full Copper Cable / 12 Port Cisco Network Switch (Qty: 1) - RJ-45 Connector Pass (Qty: 1) - Biometric Machines ZKTeco Speed Face-V5L or equivalent (Qty: 3) - Repair and Upgradation of PCs (Qty: Miscellaneous) The technical scope includes upgrading the existing malfunctioning server system with modern specifications, ensuring network connectivity with CAT-6 cabling and switches, and installation of biometric attendance machines. The delivery period is within 3 months after contract signing. Bidders must submit technical and financial proposals in separate sealed envelopes under the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure. A bid security in the form of CDR, Bank Draft, or Pay Order is mandatory, with rates depending on firm registration status. Firms must be registered with HIT or provide necessary documentation for provisional registration. Eligibility criteria include non-blacklisting, valid NTN and sales tax registration, and compliance with DPP&I-35 regulations. The tender submission deadline is 19 November 2026 at 10:30 hours at Gate No. 5, Heavy Industries Taxila, with bid opening at 11:00 hours the same day. Postal order of Rs. 2000/- must be enclosed with the technical bid. For queries, contact Deputy Assistant Director (Procurement), Supply Chain Management Directorate, HIT Taxila at +92 51 9315333 Ext 63217 or email scm.for_hit@margallahil.com. Bidders are advised to carefully follow the instructions regarding bid preparation, submission, and documentation to avoid disqualification. Ensure all mandatory documents including registration, audit reports, CNIC copies, and bid security are attached. Technical proposals must not contain prices. The contract includes warranty and performance bank guarantees as per HIT terms. A practical tip for bidders is to thoroughly review the technical specifications and evaluation criteria detailed in the tender documents to maximize scoring and compliance.