Purchase of IT Related Items

The Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) is procuring IT related items for its Headquarter located in Mave Area, G-8/1, Islamabad Capital Territory. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to enhance the IT infrastructure of the department with high-quality equipment and accessories. Items being procured: - NEXT GENERATION FIREWALL (NGFW) (4 Nos) - SOLID STATE DRIVE 512 GB for Desktop Computers (27 Nos) - SOLID STATE DRIVE 1 TB for Workstations (3 Nos) - COMPUTER SYSTEMS (DESKTOP) (70 Nos) - NETWORK SWITCH (MANAGED LAYER 3) (10 Nos) - POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT (PDU) (10 Nos) - NETWORK CABLE CAT-06 (6 Rolls) - PATCH CORDS (100 Nos) - PATCH PANEL with Cable Manager CAT6A 24-PORT (10 Nos) - Network Rack Wall mount Data Cabinet 8U (10 Nos) - End Point Terminals (100 Nos) - Cable Duct with Aluminum conductor underground service entrance cable and accessories (1 set) - Fiber Optic cable 04 core Single Mode Armored Lite Armored (1000 meters) - Optical distribution Frame 24 port fully loaded (1 No) - Optical distribution Frame 08 port fully loaded (10 Nos) - Fiber Patch Cords Single Mode SC-LC 1 Meter (10 pairs) The technical scope includes supply and installation of advanced IT hardware such as FortiGate FG-70G or latest NGFW firewalls with 3 years subscription, high-performance SSDs for desktops and workstations, Intel Core i7 13th Gen desktop systems with Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office 2024 licenses, managed Layer 3 network switches with 3 years warranty, and all necessary network cabling and accessories including CAT-06 cables, patch cords, patch panels, racks, and fiber optic cables with installation and splicing. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with FBR and have valid dealer authorization where applicable. OEMs must have a verified commercial presence in Pakistan for at least 10 years for computer systems. Bidders must submit bid security as per the bidding documents and comply with all technical specifications. The bid submission deadline is **Monday, August 17, 2026 11:00 AM** via EPADS v2.0 platform. Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of Pay Order or Demand Draft submitted physically before the deadline. Technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents including bid security scanned copies well before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions will be disqualified. Pay close attention to the detailed technical specifications and warranty requirements to avoid rejection during evaluation. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in IT hardware and networking equipment to engage with a federal regulatory authority in Islamabad, enhancing national nuclear regulatory capabilities through modern IT infrastructure.