Prequalification for Supply and Installation of Storages at Pakistan State Oil Company Limited Karachi

Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) invites national suppliers to prequalify for the supply and installation of storages (SAN) at PSO House or other designated locations in Karachi. This prequalification is the first step towards participation in subsequent Invitation to Bids and framework agreements valid for three years. Items being procured: - Supply and installation of Storage Area Networks (SAN) hardware and components - Delivery to PSO Head Office, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Karachi or other PSO designated locations The scope includes physical delivery, detailed verification of storages against purchase order specifications, installation, commissioning, and configuration at PSO Data Center. Verification covers hardware components such as hard disks, memory modules, processors, power supplies, network interface cards, RAID setup, firmware versions, and other technical parameters. Vendors must replace any defective or non-compliant components at no extra cost. Vendor staff must comply with PSO HSE guidelines during delivery and installation. Eligibility requires manufacturers or authorized partners with minimum five years affiliation, valid NTN and GST certificates, and active tax status. Vendors must demonstrate financial strength, technical capability including service centers across regions, certified engineers, and documented HSE policies. Vendor performance evaluation and blacklisting rules apply as per PSO and PPRA regulations. Prequalification documents are available and must be obtained and submitted electronically via SAP Ariba portal at https://tenderpso.com.pk:8022/ from 17 August 2026 to 2 September 2026. Submission deadline is 2 September 2026 at 2:15 PM, with opening at 3:00 PM the same day. Bidders are advised to register on SAP Ariba and regularly check PSO and PPRA websites for updates. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all required documents including valid business partner certificates, NTN, GST, and technical certifications are complete and uploaded on SAP Ariba before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Early submission is recommended to handle any technical issues on the portal.