Supply and Installation of SAN Solution for Primary and DR Site

Sindh Bank Limited, operating a network of 330 online branches across Pakistan, invites electronic bids via the E-PADS (E-PAK Acquisition & Disposal System) platform for the supply and installation of a SAN solution for their Primary and Disaster Recovery (DR) sites. This tender is specifically issued by Sindh Bank Limited's Information Technology Division based in Karachi, Sindh. Items being procured: - SAN Solution for Primary Site - SAN Solution for DR Site The scope includes the supply and installation of Storage Area Network (SAN) solutions designed to enhance data storage, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities at the bank's primary and DR sites. The technical requirements and detailed specifications are provided in the tender documents. Bidders must ensure compliance with all technical and functional criteria outlined. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be on the active list of taxpayers of FBR or SRB as applicable, and to comply with SPPRA Rules 2010 (amended). The bidding procedure follows a Single Stage One Envelope system, with a bid security of 5% of the total estimated cost to be submitted in the form of a Pay Order or Bank Guarantee in favor of Sindh Bank Limited. The tender was published on 3rd August 2026. The submission deadline is 18th August 2026 at 10:30 AM, with the opening of bids scheduled for the same day at 11:00 AM. Bids must be submitted electronically through the E-PADS system only; manual bids will not be accepted. Interested bidders should register on the E-PADS portal for participation. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your registration on the E-PADS system is completed well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, carefully prepare your bid security documents as per the instructions to prevent disqualification.