Supply, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning of Backup Solution at IESCO AMI MCC Site

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) is procuring a comprehensive backup solution for its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Main Control Centre (MCC) located in Islamabad. This procurement covers the supply, installation, configuration, and commissioning of a high-capacity enterprise backup appliance with integrated hardware and software, designed to ensure data security and operational continuity. The project is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and is critical for enhancing IESCO's data management and disaster recovery capabilities. The technical scope includes a purpose-built enterprise backup appliance featuring active-active dual controller architecture, minimum 48-core CPUs, 256 GB RAM per controller, and at least 200 TB raw storage capacity with enterprise NVMe SSDs. The system supports high throughput, inline global deduplication, AES-256 encryption, ransomware protection, and modular scalability. The contract also includes a three-year warranty with 24/7 support, next business day parts replacement, and OEM-certified training for three IESCO technical staff. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0, possess relevant PEC categories, and demonstrate financial soundness with a minimum average annual turnover of PKR 40 million. Experience requirements include successful completion of at least two similar contracts in the last five years and manufacturer experience of at least five years. Bidders must submit a bid security of PKR 450,000 and comply with all bidding document requirements. The tender was published on June 11, 2026, with a submission deadline of June 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM via the EPADS v2.0 platform. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical and financial bids, ensure timely submission, and provide all required documentation including joint venture agreements if applicable. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on EPADS v2.0 and review the detailed technical specifications and eligibility criteria to avoid disqualification due to incomplete or non-compliant bids.