Supply of 03 x Refurbished Rack Servers at NTC Karachi

This tender invites bids for the supply of three refurbished rack servers at the C-5 Marston Road Exchange, Karachi, issued by the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC). The procurement falls under IT & Office Equipment category and is based in Karachi, Sindh. The NTC requires these servers to enhance its telecommunication infrastructure with modern, multi-core server-class processors, ECC DDR4 memory, and enterprise-grade storage solutions. The scope includes delivery, installation, and commissioning of servers with dual Intel Xeon processors, hot-swappable SSD bays, RAID support, and multiple network interface cards. The project demands adherence to technical specifications outlined in the Bill of Quantity and requires the bidder to provide all necessary accessories and services for full operational functionality. The site location in Karachi necessitates reliable equipment capable of supporting high network loads and uptime. Bidders must hold valid PEC registration and be active taxpayers with FBR. The tender mandates compliance with PEC categories and requires bidders to submit a valid tender security of 2% of the bid value. The evaluation will consider technical compliance, financial competitiveness, and bidder qualifications. The contract includes a 12-month warranty and performance security of 10% of the contract value. Bidders should ensure their firm is not blacklisted and meets all eligibility criteria for the 2025-26 financial year. Submission deadline is on the 16th of February 2026 at 1100 hours, with bid opening scheduled at 1130 hours the same day at NTC Regional Headquarters, Wireless Gate, near Malir Halt, Karachi. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal; manual submissions are not accepted. Original bid security must reach the NTC office before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender documents on EPADS for any amendments or clarifications issued close to the deadline. Ensure the original bid security is delivered timely to avoid disqualification, as online bids without original security will be rejected. Also, verify your PEC and tax status to avoid common pitfalls during evaluation.