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Description / Scope of Work
The Pakistan Single Window (Procurement) invites bids for the procurement of annual support, subscription renewal, and maintenance services for Dell, Fortinet, and Huawei equipment at the PSW Data Center. This is a non-consultancy services procurement funded under FY 2026-27 budgetary allocation and covers eligible payments for ongoing support and maintenance of critical IT infrastructure serving the PSW's federal operations in Islamabad. The procurement will be conducted under Open Competitive Bidding using the Least Cost Based Selection technique in compliance with Public Procurement Rules 2004.
All bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and are required to submit bids electronically through the platform. Bid security must accompany all submissions in the form of a Pay Order or Bid Securing Declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Eligible bidders are those registered and authorized to provide IT support and maintenance services for the named equipment manufacturers. The detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and technical requirements are available in the complete e-bidding documents accessible through the EPADS platform.
E-bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 03:00 PM, with opening scheduled for 03:30 PM the same day. Manual bid submissions are not permitted. Vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 should complete registration at the vendor portal before the deadline. The Grievance Redressal Committee notification and additional procurement details are available on the PPRA website and EPADS platform. Inquiries should be directed to Pakistan Single Window (Procurement) at the provided contact details in Islamabad.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
PSW seeks multi-vendor IT support contracts covering Dell, Fortinet, and Huawei equipment maintenance at federal data center level—likely high-value recurring annual subscriptions for mission-critical infrastructure.
Scale suggests established vendors with manufacturer authorization; this is a sophisticated federal procurement using e-bidding only. Tight deadline (August 2026) and mandatory EPADS registration may screen smaller operators. Recurring annual nature makes this strategically important for service providers with stable vendor relationships.
Who can bid: Bidders must be EPADS v2.0 registered and authorized by Dell, Fortinet, and Huawei to provide support/maintenance services. Typically requires NTN, SECP registration, and relevant ISO certifications. Bid security (amount unspecified in summary) via Pay Order or Bid Securing Declaration required. Manual submissions rejected—digital capability mandatory.