Procurement of Rackmount ATS Switch and Media Converter for EVHF Station, Hunza

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), through its Logistics Centre (North) located at Lehtrar Road, Rawalpindi, invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of specialized goods for the EVHF Station in Hunza. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to enhance the technical infrastructure at the specified station. Items being procured: - Rack Automatic Transfer Switch (1 unit) with specifications including 2U size, 32A, 230V, multiple IEC outputs, model AP4424A or equivalent with 1-year OEM warranty - Media Converter (1 unit), Make Ezwell or equivalent, 10/100 Base-TX to 100 Base-FX Fast Ethernet Converter with 1-year OEM warranty - PDU Power Distribution Units (1 unit), Industrial Grade with built-in fuse and 6 or more power output terminals The technical scope requires brand new equipment with OEM warranty verified through official websites. Refurbished products will not be accepted. Delivery location is Rawalpindi with a delivery schedule of 90 days. Bidders must comply with eligibility criteria including active tax registration, latest ATL, professional tax certificate, and affidavit of non-blacklisting. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS v2.0 portal by Monday, November 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Original bid security in the form of a Pay Order must be submitted physically to the Logistics Centre (North) office before the deadline. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Interested bidders should register on EPADS v2.0 and may seek clarifications through the portal by November 13, 2026. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and submission of both electronic bids and physical bid security to avoid disqualification. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids without liability. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in network and power distribution equipment to engage with a federal authority and contribute to critical infrastructure development in Hunza.