Router for Data Center, CUI-Lahore Campus

COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus invites bids for procurement of a high-performance router for its Data Center. The item being procured is a MikroTik Router CCR2216-1G-12XS-2XQ or equivalent with specifications including 16 CPU cores/threads at 2.0 GHz, Marvell 98DX8525 switch chip with L3 hardware offload, 1.6 GB RAM, 128 MB NAND onboard storage, expansion storage of 2 x M.2, and multiple ports including 2x100G QSFP28 and 12x 25G SFP28. The router supports a maximum fiber capacity of 500 Gbps and includes 4 compatible SFP+ modules. It comes with a standard one-year warranty and features such as 4 hot-swap fans and dual hot-swap power supplies. Items being procured: - MikroTik Router CCR2216-1G-12XS-2XQ or equivalent (Qty: 1 No) The procurement is for the Lahore Campus data center, requiring the vendor to provide brand name and model details along with product brochures. The CDR must be issued in favor of COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus and submitted before bid opening. The university will retain 5% of the invoice value as retention money, released after warranty period subject to satisfactory report. The warranty period starts from delivery completion. Eligible bidders must mention brand and model and attach brochures; manufacturing origin restrictions apply. The Tax-Free No./NTN of CUI-Lahore is 9013701-9. Bidders should ensure timely submission of CDR to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of advanced networking equipment to serve a prestigious academic institution. Bidders are advised to carefully review specifications and ensure compliance with submission requirements. Early preparation of technical and financial bids with complete documentation will enhance chances of success.