Procurement of Enterprise Grade Rack Mount Servers

Pakistan Revenue Automation Pvt Limited (PRAL) Islamabad invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of Enterprise Grade Rack Mount Servers under Tender No. P-87/2026. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to acquire high-performance rack mount servers with onsite support and maintenance for three years including warranty and AMC. Items being procured: - Enterprise Grade Rack Mount Servers, Quantity: 2 units The scope includes supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of servers as per the Bill of Quantities. The servers must feature 2 x Intel Xeon 65xxP processors with 16 cores/32 threads, 256GB DDR5 memory scalable up to 1TB, SSD NVME flash drives for OS, hot swappable hard drives, integrated RAID controllers supporting RAID 1, 5, 6, and 10, dual 10 Gbps Ethernet interfaces, and support for multiple operating systems including Microsoft, Linux, VMware, and others. Installation includes power and cabling of racks and network connectivity. An operational manual detailing lifecycle and replacement processes is required. Eligibility criteria include valid FBR registration, audited financial statements demonstrating a turnover of at least PKR 300 million over the last five years, and experience completing at least three projects of similar nature and complexity valued at PKR 50 million each. OEM must be registered with SECP and tax authorities for at least five years. Bidders must provide OEM authorization and demonstrate market standing through recognized analyst reports. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 03:00 PM. Original bid security in the form of a Pay Order must be submitted physically at PRAL's office in Islamabad before the deadline. Technical bids will be evaluated on a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) basis. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, at 04:30 PM at PRAL Head Office, Sector I-9/3, Islamabad. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS portal and ensure compliance with all technical specifications and submission requirements. Timely registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory for participation. For any clarifications, bidders may contact PRAL procurement office via phone or email. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide state-of-the-art server infrastructure to a leading government automation entity. Bidders should ensure all documentation, bid security, and technical compliance are complete to avoid disqualification. Early preparation and adherence to EPADS submission protocols will facilitate smooth participation.