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Description / Scope of Work
The Bank of Punjab, Lahore, invites sealed bids for the renewal of Huawei Enterprise SAN Storage Hardware and Software Support for a contract period of one year, with an estimated value of Rs. 45,000,000. This is a service renewal tender to maintain critical data storage infrastructure and enterprise support capabilities across the bank's operations in Punjab. The bidding follows the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) single-stage, two-envelope procedure, with bids to be submitted through the Punjab e-Procurement System. The renewal must be completed within two to three weeks following issuance of the purchase order, ensuring minimal disruption to banking operations. Prices must be quoted exclusively in USD and must include all applicable taxes such as GST and income tax, along with delivery and installation costs at designated sites throughout Pakistan.
Eligible bidders must submit a 2% bid security equivalent to Rs. 900,000 through either 1link payment or bank guarantee digitally via the generated PSID on the e-Procurement portal. All proposals must contain comprehensive technical specifications, detailed support provisions during the warranty period, and compliance with the major technical criteria outlined in Schedule-A. Bidders are responsible for obtaining all necessary government clearances regarding sales tax, customs duties, and other applicable levies. The bid must remain valid for ninety days from the closing date, and bidders who withdraw during the validity period or fail to deposit performance guarantee will forfeit their bid security.
Bid documents are available free of cost from the PPRA website and Punjab e-Procurement System at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk. Technical bids must be submitted on or before 15 September 2026 by 11:00 AM, with technical bid opening scheduled for 11:30 AM on the same date. Payment will be made in Pakistani Rupees after successful renewal with exchange rate applied at invoice submission. Failure to supply within the stipulated period will result in penalties and forfeiture of bid security, with daily deductions of 0.15% of bid value for each day of delay.
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Huawei SAN storage support renewal for Pakistan's Bank of Punjab representing a medium-scale enterprise IT services contract worth Rs.
45 million (approximately $150,000–$200,000 USD equivalent). This is a recurring annual renewal with tight delivery requirements (2–3 weeks post-PO) and penalty clauses for delay (0.15% daily). Bidders must be authorized Huawei partners capable of delivering enterprise-grade hardware and software maintenance. The closing date is already past (15 September 2026), making this a historical record.
Who can bid: Typically bidders must be registered with the relevant tax authority (NTN) and authorized Huawei resellers or service partners in Pakistan. SEPA registration is not stated but may apply; bidders are responsible for obtaining all government clearances including sales tax registration and customs compliance. No specific PEC category applies as this is an IT services contract.