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Description / Scope of Work
NADRA Islamabad invites e-bids for the purchase of UPS firewalls and enterprise switches under Tender No. NADRA-HQ-RFB-95/2026. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 comprises UPS/UPS Firewalls with 5 years hardware warranty, support and licensing; Lot 2 comprises Enterprise Manageable Layer 2 switches with 5 years warranty and support. The tender is open to vendors registered with NADRA, the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, and taxpayers with valid income tax and sales tax registrations. The estimated scope and value of this procurement reflects NADRA's infrastructure modernization at its Headquarters in Islamabad, Federal Province.
Bidders must be registered with the National Tax Number (NTN), possess valid Sales Tax Registration, and submit a Business Registration Proof along with undertaking of non-black listing. Bid security in the form of Bank Draft, Pay Order or Bank Guarantee is mandatory. All vendors must submit hardcopy of NTN Certificate, Sales Tax Registration proof, Business Registration Proof and non-black listing undertaking on or before Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the address specified in the tender.
Bid documents, specifications and detailed requirements are available on ePADS (https://epad.org.pk/auctionDetails/RFB/NADRA) for all registered bidders. Bidders must register on ePADS version 2.0 prior to August 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM to participate. The bid opening is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM. Contact: Procurement Department, Headquarters NADRA, State Bank of Pakistan Building, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, Sector G-52, Islamabad 44000, Telephone: 051-9292185.
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 seeks dual-lot procurement: UPS firewalls and enterprise Layer 2 switches, both with 5-year warranties.
This appears to be infrastructure refresh for federal HQ rather than expansion—moderate to substantial spend justified by extended support terms. The registration requirement (NTN, Sales Tax, NADRA vendor status) filters to established firms; notably, the tight August 20 deadline leaves minimal mobilization window post-award, suggesting urgency or planned deployment timeline.
Who can bid: Bidders must hold valid NTN, Sales Tax Registration, and Business Registration. Vendors must be registered with NADRA and/or Ministry of Interior. Non-blacklisting undertaking required. NADRA-specific registration creates barrier; typically, government tenders also accept firms with active SECP registration, but this notice emphasizes NADRA registration, which may require prior vendor approval.