Maintenance Support of Storage Area Network at Karachi Head Office

National Investment Trust Limited Administration Department Karachi invites bids for providing principal backed maintenance support of Hitachi Storage Area Network (SAN) Model VSP G350 installed at its Karachi Head Office. This procurement is specifically for authorized partners capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance including parts and labor for the SAN and associated Brocade FC Switches. The contract period is one year, extendable to two years if price benefits are realized. The scope includes on-site support, parts replacement with genuine or equivalent components, firmware updates, configuration changes, and 24x7 local support with defined response and resolution times. Bidders must be registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments, be on the Active Taxpayers List of FBR, and hold top tier partnership status with the principal manufacturer. Experience providing similar maintenance support to at least three customers over the last two years is mandatory. Bidders are required to visit the site for inventory and health checks before submission. The tender follows a single stage one envelope procedure with electronic submission only via EPADS by June 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The bid opening will be held the same day at 3:30 PM at NIT Head Office Karachi. Contact person is Mr. S. T. A. Quadri, Head of Administration. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure complete compliance with Annexure IV qualification criteria and submit all required documents including signed technical specifications, bid securing declaration, and partner authorization letter to avoid disqualification. Earnest Money is replaced by a Bid Securing Declaration. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified firms to secure a significant maintenance contract with a leading asset management company in Pakistan.