Procurement of Hardware, IT Equipment, Networking Equipment, Server Infrastructure and Data Center for Port Qasim Authority

The Port Qasim Authority Karachi invites sealed bids from reputed and experienced firms for the procurement of hardware, IT equipment, networking equipment, server infrastructure and data center for Port Qasim Authority. This procurement is conducted under the Single Stage-Two Envelope Procedure using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique in line with Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and subsequent regulations. Items being procured: - Hardware - IT Equipment - Networking Equipment - Server Infrastructure - Data Center setup Bidders must ensure their bids are accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a Pay Order or Bid Securing Declaration as per the prescribed format. E-bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/125464. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 12 October 2026 at 11:30 am in the Conference Room of DG (Admin) Building-II, Port Qasim Authority. Bidders are required to submit their proposals both in hard copy and through the EPADS v2.0 portal in accordance with prescribed procedures. The e-bids must be submitted on or before 20 October 2026 at 11:30 am through EPADS v2.0, with hard copies reaching the Manager (IT), Port Qasim Authority, Karachi. E-bids will be opened the same day at 12:00 PM. Bidders who have not registered on the new version of EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. In accordance with Rules 48 of Public Procurement Rules, 2004, the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for this procurement. Notification copy is available on the procuring agency's website and on EPADS v2.0 as well as the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority website at www.ppra.org.pk. Bidders should ensure timely registration on EPADS and submission of both electronic and hard copies to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for firms specializing in IT infrastructure to serve a major port authority in Karachi.