Maintenance Support of Hitachi Storage Area Network at Karachi Head Office

National Investment Trust Limited Administration Department Karachi is procuring principal backed maintenance support services for Hitachi Storage Area Network (SAN) Model VSP G350 installed at its Karachi Head Office. This procurement invites bids from authorized top tier partners of Hitachi with registered offices and active taxpayer status in Pakistan. The scope includes comprehensive annual maintenance support including parts and labor for SAN and Brocade FC Switches as per detailed technical specifications. The contract may be awarded for one or two years depending on price benefits and can be extended by mutual consent. Bidders must be registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments, be on the Active Taxpayers List of FBR, and have proven experience providing similar maintenance support to at least three corporate customers for two years. The bidder must visit the site for inventory and health checks before bid submission and provide a signed Service Level Agreement as per tender annexures. The tender requires submission of technical and financial bids electronically through EPADS by June 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Manual or physical bids will not be accepted. The tender emphasizes compliance with qualification criteria including valid tax certificates, principal authorization, satisfactory past performance, and availability of certified technical staff. Bidders should ensure all required documents are complete and signed. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 3:30 PM at NIT Head Office Karachi. The lowest evaluated financial bid will be accepted. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on the EPADS portal and thoroughly review the technical specifications and SLA requirements to avoid disqualification. Ensuring all documents are properly signed and stamped before scanning will facilitate smooth bid processing. The earnest money requirement is replaced by a Bid Securing Declaration as per tender terms. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified firms to secure a significant maintenance contract with a leading asset management company in Pakistan.