Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
NADRA invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of NG Firewalls and Enterprise Switches under reference P76672 for the fiscal year 2026-27. This is a goods procurement conducted at the Federal level using a single stage-two envelope bidding process with least cost based selection technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004. Bidders must submit their e-bids through the ePADS v2.0 portal, which serves as the official procurement platform for federal government entities in Pakistan.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of pay order, banker's cheque, call at deposit, bank guarantee, demand draft, or an alternative bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Interested bidders are required to register on ePADS v2.0 to access the complete bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications and requirements for this procurement. The bidding documents are available at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/76672 for all registered bidders.
E-bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM, after which bids will be opened using the EPADS v2.0 system. Prospective bidders should contact NADRA (HQ) at the State Bank of Pakistan Building, Shahrah-i-Jamhuriat, G-5/2, Islamabad Capital Territory, by calling +92-345-500-5267 or emailing arif.shakoor@nadra.gov.pk for clarifications or assistance with the bidding process.
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 network security infrastructure consisting of firewalls and enterprise switches for federal operations. The procurement is managed via ePADS v2.0 with a compressed timeline to closing (approximately three weeks), suggesting moderate urgency. The single-stage two-envelope process with LCBS indicates cost will be the primary differentiator after technical compliance. Bidders should note that bid security is mandatory and EPADS registration is a prerequisite—unregistered vendors cannot participate. This appears to be a one-off capital equipment purchase rather than framework or recurring supply.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on ePADS v2.0 to participate. The notice does not explicitly state PEC category, SECP/NTN, or vendor registration requirements. Typically, suppliers of IT/networking equipment to federal entities must hold valid NTN, be SECP-registered (if applicable), and possess relevant vendor accreditation or technical authorisation from equipment manufacturers.