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Internet Connectivity Services and Next Generation Firewall by PRAL

🏛 Pakistan Research and Learning Network (PRAL)
📍 Federal
📅 Closes: 17 Aug 2026
🔖 Ref: E-TENDER NOTICE NO. P-46/2026
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Tender Details

Issuing Organisation Pakistan Research and Learning Network (PRAL)
Location Federal
Published 31 Jul 2026
Closing Date 17 Aug 2026
Reference E-TENDER NOTICE NO. P-46/2026

Description / Scope of Work

PRAL invites electronic bids for the provisioning of Internet Connectivity Services and Managed Next Generation Firewall at its headquarters in Islamabad, Federal. The scope encompasses supply, installation, configuration and management of internet connectivity infrastructure and advanced firewall solutions to support PRAL's operational requirements at Sector I-9/3, Islamabad. This is a managed service procurement designed to enhance network security and connectivity performance for the organization's IT infrastructure. Bidding documents are available on two e-procurement platforms: ePADS at https://epads.gov.pk and EPMS at https://epms.ppra.gov.pk. Interested vendors can download the complete bidding documents and technical specifications from these portals to prepare their proposals. Electronic proposals must be submitted through EPADS 2.0 by the deadline specified, with bids to be opened publicly on the same day. The notification of the Grant Review Committee constituted under Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 will be provided on the procuring agency's website at pral.com.pk. Prospective bidders should note the strict submission timeline and ensure compliance with all procedural requirements outlined in the bidding documents.

For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT

Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.

PRAL seeks a managed internet and next-generation firewall solution for its Islamabad headquarters. This is a technology infrastructure contract requiring vendors with proven expertise in enterprise-grade connectivity and security appliances. The tight submission timeline (August 17, 2026) leaves limited preparation window. Bidders must be equipped to handle both service provisioning and ongoing managed support, indicating a multi-year operational commitment rather than a one-off supply purchase.

Who can bid: The notice does not specify bidder eligibility or registration requirements. Typically for ICT services contracts in Pakistan, vendors must be SECP registered companies or sole proprietorships with valid NTN, possess relevant technical certifications, and demonstrate prior experience with similar-scale deployments.

KEY FACTS FROM THE NOTICE
Estimated scaleMedium
HA Analysis by PakistanTender Research · Reviewed by Hamza Ali, Cactus Consulting (SMC Pvt) Ltd · How we verify tenders · Report an error

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