Procurement of IT Equipment and Related Services for Digitalization and Automation of Examination System of Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) Islamabad invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 for the procurement of IT equipment and related services under the project titled 'Digitalization of In-House Processes & Automation of Examination System of FPSC'. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to enhance the technological infrastructure of FPSC for efficient examination management. Items being procured include: - Servers (CBT Cluster Server) - 1 unit - SAN Storage with SAN switches - 2 units - NAS Storage devices - 2 units - High Speed Scanners - 10 units - CCTV IP System with 4 Cameras and 5 NVRs - 1 set - Biometric Devices (fixed) with allied software - 5 units - Smart Tablets - 20 units - Firewall network security equipment - 2 units - Load Balancer - 2 units - TOR Switches - 4 units - Core Switches - 4 units - Smart Server Rack systems - 2 units - UPS 40 KVA - 1 unit - Power Generator 40 KVA - 1 unit The scope includes supply, installation, commissioning, testing, training, and warranty support. All equipment must be OEM authorized with specified warranty periods ranging from 1 to 3 years. Bidders must comply with eligibility criteria including active FBR registration, non-blacklisting, and submission of bid security. Technical evaluation will be based on compliance with specifications and bidder capability, followed by financial evaluation using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) with 70% technical and 30% financial weightage. The deadline for bid submission is **Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM** via EPADS v2.0 only. Original bid security must be submitted physically at Aga Khan Road, F-5/1, Islamabad before the deadline. Technical bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 and review all bidding documents carefully. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Aga Khan Road, F-5/1, Islamabad. Earnest money in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, or Demand Draft is mandatory. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids without assigning any reason. For successful participation, bidders should ensure timely submission of all required documents, including OEM authorization letters, technical brochures, and compliance certificates. Participation in this tender offers an excellent opportunity to supply high-value IT infrastructure to a prestigious federal institution in Islamabad. Contact details for queries and submission of bid security: Procurement Officer, Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), Aga Khan Road, F-5/1, Islamabad Capital Territory Phone: +92-321-217-9944 Email: procurementofficerfpscproject@gmail.com Submission method: Online submission of bids through EPADS v2.0 portal only. Physical submission of original bid security at the specified address is mandatory. One practical tip for bidders: Ensure your technical proposal is fully compliant with the detailed specifications and includes all mandatory documents signed and stamped to avoid disqualification during the technical evaluation phase.