Subscription and Support Services for Virtualization Hardware and Software at Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services

This tender invites bids for subscription and support services related to virtualization hardware and software at the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services in Islamabad. The scope covers maintenance and renewal of service level agreements for Huawei storage, switches, and Fusion Sphere virtualization software, ensuring uninterrupted operation of critical IT infrastructure. The work involves hardware support for Huawei S1700 series Ethernet switches and OceanStor 5300 V3 storage controllers, alongside software license renewals and upgrades for Fusion Sphere 6.x virtualization suite. The services include deployment, upgrades, cluster management, data migration, and hardware replacement, all vital for maintaining high availability and performance of the parliamentary IT environment. Bidders should note the requirement for valid PEC registration and compliance with FBR/ATL status for the financial year 2025-26. The tender follows the PPRA rules with a single stage-two envelope procedure. Earnest money of PKR 30,000 in the form of a bank draft or pay order is mandatory. The bid validity must be at least one year from the opening date. Submission deadline is on the 10th of March, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with bid opening at 11:30 a.m. Bids must be uploaded on E-PADS and submitted in hard copy to the Director General (Admn), Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services, Sector F-5/2, Ataturk Avenue, Islamabad. Only authorized representatives aware of their proposals will be allowed at the opening. Pro-Tip: Ensure the earnest money draft is correctly addressed to PIPS Islamabad and check the detailed bidding documents on the official websites to avoid common pitfalls related to technical bid completeness and stamp duty requirements.