Procurement of Racks, Containment System and Rack PDU for NDW Data Center Revamp

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, Islamabad, is inviting sealed electronic bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of racks, containment systems, and rack PDUs under the ongoing NDW Data Center Revamp Project. This tender is specifically for suppliers who are registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax departments and are active on the Federal Board of Revenue's Active Tax Payers List (ATL). Items being procured: - Racks - Containment Systems - Rack PDU The procurement involves supplying high-quality racks and containment systems designed for data center environments, along with rack power distribution units (PDUs) to support the electrical needs of the data center infrastructure. The project is based in Islamabad, and the materials must meet the technical specifications outlined in the e-bidding documents available on the Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal. Eligible bidders must be registered with the FBR, possess valid NTN certificates, sales tax registration, and business registration proof. They must also provide an undertaking of non-blacklisting on company letterhead. The bidding process will follow the Single Stage-Two Envelope method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) evaluation in accordance with Public Procurement Rules 2004. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 2026-08-07 at 11:00 AM at the Procurement Department, HQ NADRA, G-5/2, Islamabad. The deadline for bid submission is Thursday, 2026-08-20 at 11:00 AM via EPADS v2.0, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 system to avoid any technical issues during bid submission. Early preparation of bid security in the form of bank draft, pay order, or bank guarantee is also recommended to comply with tender requirements and avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified suppliers to contribute to a critical national infrastructure project in Islamabad under the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control.