Procurement of UPS Batteries for Data Centre at PTA HQ's Building Islamabad

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring UPS batteries specifically designed for the Data Centre at its headquarters building located in Sector F-5/1, Islamabad. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 under tender number P41909. The scope includes supply of 196 units of 12 Volt, 9 Amp-hour rechargeable UPS batteries compatible with UPS Model # 1 NXC 0020kTH1AFY01000 or equivalent. The batteries must be Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) type with a design life of up to 5 years in standby service and a warranty period of 6 months. The approximate weight per battery is 2.5 Kg and the make should be CSB, Yuasa, Vision or equivalent. Bidders must be registered with FBR and active on the ATL, have a minimum of 2 years experience in supplying electronic equipment, and must provide an affidavit confirming they are not blacklisted. Technical compliance with the UPS battery specifications is mandatory and must be supported by company letterhead documentation. The procurement will follow a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method with a fixed price in PKR. The bid submission deadline is Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 03:00 PM via the EPADS v2.0 online system. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 03:30 PM. Bidders are advised to submit their bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, or Demand Draft physically at PTA HQ's before the deadline. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully review all technical specifications and submission requirements to avoid disqualification. Early preparation of bid security and compliance documents will facilitate smooth participation in this tender. The procurement emphasizes quality, compliance, and timely delivery to PTA Islamabad.