Procurement of Enterprise Software Defined Storage by Punjab Central Business District Development Authority

Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), Government of the Punjab, invites bids for the procurement of Enterprise Software Defined Storage (SDS). Experienced and reputable firms with strong capability and experience in projects of a similar nature are encouraged to participate. Bidders must hold a valid National Tax Number (NTN), be registered with the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) and Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA), and meet the specified eligibility criteria.

The procurement will be conducted through an open bidding process using a request for proposal without negotiations and the single-stage, two-envelope procedure under the PCBDDA Procurement Regulations, 2024. Detailed specifications, eligibility criteria, terms and conditions are contained in the bidding documents.

Complete bidding documents may be obtained from the Procurement Directorate Office of PCBDDA after publication of the invitation against a non-refundable fee of PKR 5,000. Payment must be made through a pay order, CDR or demand draft in favour of Punjab Central Business District Development Authority. The request must clearly state “Request for Bidding Documents” for the procurement of Enterprise Software Defined Storage (SDS). Bidding documents may also be downloaded from www.cbdpunjab.gov.pk for information only.

Each bid must include bid security of PKR 1,000,000 in the form of an original pay order, demand draft or CDR issued by a scheduled bank operating in Pakistan, in favour of Punjab Central Business District Development Authority. Bids must remain valid for 120 days, and the bid security must remain valid for 30 days beyond the bid validity period. Bids without the required bid security will not be entertained.

Sealed bids, together with the required documents, must be clearly marked “Procurement of Enterprise Software Defined Storage (SDS)” and addressed to the Director Procurement, PCBDDA. Submission must be completed by November 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM at CBD Complex (Old Walton Airport), near Naval Base, Lt. (Navy) Yasir Shaheed Road, Lahore. Bid opening is scheduled for November 13, 2026, at 11:30 AM.

The contact office is the Director Procurement, Punjab Central Business District Development Authority, at the same CBD Complex address. Telephone: 042-11722332. Email: procurement@cbdpunjab.gov.pk.