Procurement for the Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Servers and Layer-II & Layer-III Network Switches

The Pakistan Revenue Automation Pvt Limited (PRAL) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement, installation, and commissioning of enterprise-grade IT infrastructure in Islamabad. This procurement covers two main lots: the supply and installation of rack-mount servers and Layer-II & Layer-III network switches, all with comprehensive OEM-backed warranty and support. Items being procured: - Lot 1: Rack-mount servers (2 units) including all allied accessories and installation, with 3 years onsite warranty and support - Lot 2: Layer II network switches (25 units) and Layer III network switches (2 units), including all required accessories and installation, with 3 years onsite warranty and support The servers must meet minimum hardware specifications including at least four physical CPU cores, 128 GB ECC RAM, 2 x 1.6 TB SAS enterprise SSDs, hardware RAID controller, redundant power supplies, and dual 1 GbE or higher network connectivity. The Layer II switches are 24-port PoE-enabled with a minimum 300 W power budget and 160 Gbps switching capacity, while Layer III switches are enterprise-grade with at least 24 x 10GE SFP+ and 6 x 40GE QSFP+ ports, supporting advanced routing protocols and high availability features. The technical scope includes supply of brand-new equipment, installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, and provision of detailed documentation. The delivery and commissioning timeline is 10 to 12 weeks from the issuance of the Purchase Order. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with technical specifications, provide evidence of OEM or authorized Tier-1 partner presence in Pakistan for warranty and support, and meet financial and experience criteria as per the bidding documents. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS v2.0 portal by 3:00 PM on Monday, September 21, 2026. Original bid security in the form of a Pay Order must be submitted physically to the PRAL office in Islamabad before the deadline. Technical bids will be evaluated on a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) basis with a minimum technical score of 70 required to qualify. Interested bidders should register on EPADS v2.0 and may attend a pre-bid meeting on September 14, 2026, at PRAL's Karachi office. For successful participation, bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed bidding documents, ensure timely submission of all required documents, and maintain compliance with all eligibility and technical requirements. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified IT suppliers to provide critical infrastructure to a leading government automation entity in Islamabad. Bidders are encouraged to prepare their proposals meticulously and leverage the EPADS platform for all communications and submissions. The procuring agency is Pakistan Revenue Automation Pvt Limited, located at Manager Galaxy Business Center, 2nd Floor, Plot # 266-B, Street # 9, Sector I-9/3, Islamabad. Contact for queries: +92-334-531-4503, email procurement@pral.com.pk. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your EPADS registration is complete well before the deadline and upload all bid documents early to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, submit the original bid security physically on time to avoid disqualification.