Procurement of Enterprise-Grade Layer 2 (L2) Network Switches for SAARC Office Including Mandatory Site Survey, Installation, Configuration, Testing and Commissioning

Pakistan Revenue Automation Pvt Limited Islamabad invites sealed bids through EPADS v2.0 for the procurement of Enterprise-Grade Layer 2 (L2) Network Switches for the SAARC Office located in G-10, Islamabad. This procurement includes mandatory site survey, installation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of the network infrastructure. Items being procured: - Type I (POE++) Layer II, 48 Port Access Switches (10 units) - Type II Layer II, 48 Port Access Switches (16 units) - Type-III Layer 2, 48 Port Aggregation Switches along with allied accessories (2 units) - Type-IV Layer 2, 24 Port Aggregation Switches (FBR G5 DC) (2 units) - Stack cables/transceivers for core pair (quantity as per actual) - Multi-mode 1G optical SFP's for uplinks (194 units) - Multi-mode 10G optical SFP+ (aggregation to firewall) (8 units) - 1G Copper SFP compatible with Aggregation Switch (15 units) - 10G DAC cable for core-to-firewall / in-rack use (4 units) - Multi-Mode Fiber optic uplinks from access switches to Aggregation switch third floor (quantity as per actual) - Fiber cabling and accessories for additional switches on same floor (quantity as per actual) - Cable rolls (CAT6 Corning Original) (2 rolls) - 48 duplex port ODF for core switches (2 units) - 24 duplex Port ODF for floor access switches (10 units) - Fiber pigtails, splice trays, sleeves, adapters and ODF accessories (quantity as per actual) - Fiber Patch cords LC–LC Duplex OM4 LSZH in various lengths (quantity as per actual) - CAT6 Patch cords in various lengths (quantity as per actual) - Cable trays, ducts, conduits, tagging and allied accessories (quantity as per actual) - Rack mounting kits and power cords (quantity as per actual) - Earthing/grounding kit and bonding accessories (quantity as per actual) - Fire-stop sealing and labeling materials (quantity as per actual) - Spares (SFP/SFP+, DAC, patch cords) – 2 nos. of each type or 5% of installed quantity, whichever is higher - Installation, configuration, integration, testing and commissioning (1 job) The technical scope includes supply and installation of Layer 2 managed switches with specified port capacities, PoE capabilities, stacking, security features, and management interfaces. The bidder must conduct a mandatory site survey to finalize fiber cable lengths, cable trays, ducts, and all allied accessories. The bidder is responsible for complete connectivity, configuration, integration, testing, and commissioning of the LAN solution. All equipment must be new, current production models with a minimum five-year OEM warranty and support. The OEM must be authorized, with proven experience and presence in Pakistan. Eligibility requires bidders to be registered with FBR, not blacklisted, and capable of meeting technical and financial criteria. Bid security of PKR 500,000 is required. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by **Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 03:00 PM**. Original bid security must be submitted physically at Pakistan Revenue Automation Pvt Limited office in Islamabad before the deadline. Technical bids will be opened on the same day at 03:30 PM. A pre-bid meeting and site survey will be held on **Monday, October 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM** at the SAARC Office, G-10, Islamabad. Bidders are advised to attend and clarify any queries. One practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submit all required documents including the site survey report within the stipulated time to avoid disqualification. Pay close attention to the mandatory OEM authorization and warranty requirements to meet technical compliance. Contact Person: Manager Phone: +92-334-531-4503 Email: procurement@pral.com.pk Submission Method: Electronic submission via EPADS v2.0 portal. Original bid security to be submitted physically at the office address. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide advanced network infrastructure to a prestigious regional office in Islamabad, with clear guidelines and support from Pakistan Revenue Automation Pvt Limited.