Procurement of Network Rack for DAUs at NADRA Islamabad

This tender invites bids for the procurement of Network Racks for Data Acquisition Units (DAUs) at NADRA headquarters in Islamabad. The procurement is managed by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and falls under the IT & Office Equipment category. The delivery location is NADRA Central Store, Sector G-9, Islamabad, with a delivery timeline of 10-12 weeks from the date of purchase order or contract agreement. The scope includes supply of 556 network racks in three sizes: 12U (194 units), 24U (201 units), and 42U (161 units). Each rack must meet detailed technical specifications including cold-rolled steel construction, electrostatic powder coating, lockable tempered glass front doors, ventilation, grounding, and compliance with international standards such as EIA-310 and RoHS. Additional components include fully loaded Cat-6 patch panels, cable managers, power distribution units with surge protection, mounting hardware, and manufacturer warranty of one year. The tender requires authorized distributors to participate, with delivery and installation support as per NADRA's quality control checks. Bidders must comply with PEC category requirements, be active on FBR's ATL list, and provide valid NTN and GST registrations. Bid security of PKR 579,760 is mandatory. Payment terms include 40% advance against bank guarantee and 60% after delivery and acceptance. Liquidated damages of 0.1% per day apply for delays, capped at 10% of the delayed item value. The tender follows a single stage two envelope procedure with electronic bid submission via EPADS portal. The submission deadline is 2nd March 2026 at 11:00 AM, with technical bids opening at 11:30 AM the same day at NADRA HQ. The physical address for submission and opening is Procurement Department, HQ NADRA, State Bank of Pakistan Building, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all mandatory documents including manufacturer authorization and warranty certificates. Pay special attention to the bid security submission deadline as failure to submit the original bid security by 11:00 AM on closing day will result in bid rejection. Also, verify compliance with the detailed technical specifications to avoid disqualification during evaluation.