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Description / Scope of Work
NADRA (HQ) invites bids for procurement of warranty, support and license services for CISCO Catalyst 9300 Switches under reference NADRA-HQ-RFB-97/2026 with tender ID P77788. This is a non-consultancy services procurement for FY 2026-27, managed by the National Database and Registration Authority headquartered in Islamabad, Capital Territory. The procurement follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using Open Competitive Bidding with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004. Eligible bidders must be registered on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 to participate in this national-level procurement.
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 Bid Securing Declaration on the prescribed format. Bidders must meet eligibility criteria and comply with all terms and conditions specified in the bidding document. The bidding documents contain detailed specifications, requirements, scope of work, price schedule, general and special conditions of contract, and all necessary procurement forms.
E-bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, August 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM. E-bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submission of bids shall not be entertained. The complete e-bidding documents and specifications are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/77788. For further information and inquiries, contact NADRA (HQ) Deputy Director at +92-345-500-5267 or email 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 seeks multi-year warranty, support, and licensing services for enterprise-grade Catalyst 9300 switches—a mission-critical infrastructure renewal for national identity systems.
Scale appears medium-to-large given NADRA's federal footprint. This is a support services contract (non-consultancy), likely recurring annually or multi-year, suggesting stable revenue potential. Tight deadline (August 2026) and EPADS-only submission mandate require immediate registration and compliance readiness. Bidder must hold or secure Cisco partnership credentials to deliver authorized support.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0; no explicit PEC category stated for this software/services procurement. Typically, vendors supplying software support require SECP registration, valid NTN, and Cisco authorized partner status. Any financial/tax compliance requirements not detailed in summary—check full bidding document.