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Description / Scope of Work
NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) is procuring Branch Level Next-Generation Firewalls under tender reference NADRA-HQ-RFB-91/2026 with project reference P73801. This is a national-level goods procurement to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure across NADRA branch offices. The procurement will be conducted through single stage-two envelope bidding using Least Cost Based Selection technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004.
Bidders must be registered on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (ePADS v2.0) to participate. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of pay order, banker's cheque, call deposit, bank guarantee, demand draft, or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Eligible bidders are those registered on ePADS v2.0 and meeting the technical and financial qualification criteria outlined in the detailed bidding documents.
Complete e-bidding documents are available on the ePADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/73801. Sealed e-bids must be submitted through ePADS v2.0 on or before Monday, August 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bid opening will occur on the same day at 11:30 AM. For further information, interested bidders should contact NADRA (HQ) Deputy Director at +92-345-500-5267 or arif.shakoor@nadra.gov.pk.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
NADRA is procuring next-generation firewalls for deployment across multiple branch offices—a substantial cybersecurity infrastructure modernization.
Scale suggests medium-to-large order with distributed installation requirements. Single-stage two-envelope bidding with cost-based selection implies competitive pressure on pricing rather than technical differentiation. Notably, this is a goods procurement (not services), so delivery and logistics will be critical. Timeline to August 2026 is adequate for sourcing and qualification.
Who can bid: Must be registered on ePADS v2.0 (mandatory). Bid security required in specified forms (pay order, banker's cheque, guarantee, etc.—amount not stated in summary). Typically, vendors supplying IT equipment to federal entities require NTN/SECP registration and valid tax status. Detailed financial and technical criteria are in the full bidding documents.