Procurement of IT Equipment Servers for Data Center

The **Material Management department of Lahore Electricity Supply Company (LESCO)** in Lahore, Punjab, is procuring high-end IT equipment specifically servers for their data center. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and aims to enhance the data center's capacity and performance with state-of-the-art server technology. The technical scope includes the supply of 10 servers with detailed specifications such as dual Intel Xeon Gold 6548 processors, minimum 512GB DDR5 memory, multiple SSD storage drives, advanced RAID controller cards, dual 1500W power supplies, and embedded server management software. The servers must be rack-mountable with complete rail kits and cable management arms. The warranty period is 3 years with 5x9 ND support including replacement of parts. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR, provide valid manufacturer authorization letters, and demonstrate compliance with the technical specifications. Experience of providing servers for at least 2 years is required, along with evidence of similar projects completed in Pakistan. Bidders must also submit audited financial reports for the last three years and valid tax returns for the last two years. The bid security must be submitted in the form of a pay order, bank guarantee, or similar instruments as specified. Key dates include the bid submission deadline on **Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM**, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day via the EPADS v2.0 system. Manual submissions are not accepted. The submission address for the original bid security is LESCO Head Quarter, 22-A, Queens Road, Lahore. Bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 well in advance and ensure all mandatory documents and annexures are uploaded correctly to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the technical compliance sheet and ensure 100% conformity with the specifications, as any deviation may lead to rejection. Also, timely submission of the original bid security to the specified address is crucial to avoid disqualification. Familiarity with the EPADS v2.0 platform and early registration will facilitate smooth bid submission and participation in the tender process.