Procurement of Enterprise Grade Wireless LAN Controller, Wi-Fi Access Points, Layer 2 (L2) Network Switches and Servers

This corrigendum notice from Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite Authority (PRAL) in Islamabad announces extended deadlines for the procurement of advanced IT infrastructure components. The procurement includes enterprise grade wireless LAN controllers, Wi-Fi access points, Layer 2 (L2) network switches, and servers. These items are critical for enhancing the network capabilities and server infrastructure of PRAL. Items being procured: - Enterprise Grade Wireless LAN Controller - Wi-Fi Access Points - Enterprise Grade Layer 2 (L2) Network Switches - Servers The technical scope involves supplying high-performance networking and server equipment suitable for enterprise environments. The procurement aims to upgrade PRAL's IT infrastructure to support robust wireless connectivity and efficient network management. Bidders should ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards as per the original tender documents and corrigendum. Eligibility criteria remain unchanged except for the removal of the requirement regarding OEM's positioning in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for the servers procurement. Bidders must be registered with FBR and on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Earnest money and bid security requirements apply as per tender documents. Key dates include the extended bid submission deadlines: for tender P-71/2026, the deadline is 30 October 2026 at 3:00 PM; for P-72/2026, 28 October 2026 at 3:00 PM; and for P-73/2026 (servers), 27 October 2026 at 3:00 PM. Bid openings are scheduled at 3:30 PM on the respective dates. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS 2.0 portal. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the corrigendum published on EPADS 2.0 to ensure compliance with the latest amendments, especially the removal of the Gartner Magic Quadrant requirement for servers, which may affect eligibility and technical evaluation. Timely submission before the extended deadlines is crucial to avoid disqualification. For further details, bidders can contact the Procurement Cell at PRAL, Galaxy Business Centre, Islamabad, or visit www.pral.com.pk.