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Description / Scope of Work
The Bank of Punjab, headquartered in Lahore, Punjab, invites sealed bids for the renewal of Digital Forensics and Incident Response Retainer Service for a period of one year. The estimated contract value is Rs. 27,000,000 and the scope encompasses comprehensive digital forensics investigation, incident response support, and related cybersecurity services to be delivered across the bank's designated sites in Pakistan. The service renewal is being procured through the Centralized Procurement Department following Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) guidelines under a single-stage, two-envelope bidding procedure.
Bidders must submit a 2 percent bid security of the estimated cost totaling Rs. 540,000 through 1link or Bank Guarantee options via the generated PSID number on the E-Procurement Portal (https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/) on or before September 15, 2026 by 11:00 AM. Eligible bidders should comply with all technical specifications outlined in Schedule-A and must possess relevant experience and certifications in digital forensics and incident response services. All quoted prices must be inclusive of applicable taxes including GST and Income Tax, quoted exclusively in Pakistani Rupees, and must cover delivery and installation at designated locations.
Bid documents may be freely obtained or downloaded from the PPRA website and Punjab e-Procurement System at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/. Technical bids will be opened on September 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM. Services must commence within 12 to 16 weeks following issuance of the purchase order. Payment shall be made in three tranches: 20 percent after project kickoff, 50 percent upon utilization of 50 percent of services, and 30 percent upon completion. Late delivery will incur a penalty of 0.15 percent of bid value per day. Bids must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date.
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A major Pakistani bank seeks renewal of a specialized cybersecurity service (digital forensics and incident response) valued at Rs.
27 million for one year. This is a retainer renewal suggesting the incumbent or a qualified replacement will support incident investigation and forensic services across the bank's operations. The service window runs from kickoff through completion within 16 weeks maximum. This is recurring work typical of banking sector IT security operations; bidders must demonstrate proven expertise and relevant certifications. Payment is staged (20-50-30 percent), not upfront. The tight turnaround (12–16 weeks post-award) may challenge new entrants.
Who can bid: Bidders typically require SECP registration, valid NTN, and membership in relevant professional bodies (ISO 27001, CISSP, or equivalent certifications in digital forensics). No specific PEC category applies; this is IT services. The notice does not explicitly state registration mandates, but bank procurement typically requires tax clearance, audited accounts, and proof of prior similar-scale engagements in cybersecurity.