This tender from the National Information Technology Board (NITB) in Islamabad calls for comprehensive support and maintenance services for Oracle Exadata systems, including renewal of Oracle database licenses, installation, commissioning, and database migration. The procurement falls under IT & Office Equipment and IT Software & Licenses categories, reflecting the technical and software-intensive nature of the project. The scope includes first-year support for Oracle Exadata hardware and software, renewal of technology licenses valid until July 2026, installation and commissioning of the Exadata system, onsite datacenter support for two years, and database migration with tuning and upscaling. The work is based in Islamabad, requiring vendors to ensure compatibility with existing infrastructure and provide expert technical assistance to maintain system uptime and performance. Bidders must comply with PEC requirements and be registered with FBR as active taxpayers listed on the ATL for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender mandates submission of a 2% bid security and a 10% performance guarantee. Vendors should have valid partnership and field delivery service partnership status with Oracle, along with a proven track record of at least five years in similar projects. The submission deadline is set for 9th February 2026 at 12:00 PM, with technical proposals to be submitted via the EPADS online portal. The technical bid will be opened at 12:30 PM on the same day at NITB's office located at Plot # 24-B, Street # 6, H-9/1, Islamabad. Hard copies of bid security must be submitted physically. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all mandatory documents such as valid FBR certificates, partnership status with Oracle, and compliance with initial screening criteria. Missing or incomplete documentation is a common pitfall leading to disqualification. Also, carefully review the payment milestones and penalty clauses to align your financial proposal accordingly.