Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) through its Information Security Department – Risk Management Group is issuing a procurement notice for professional services related to continuous Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) on a national basis. This is a non-consultancy services contract using a single-stage, two-envelope bidding process. The tender, advertised on September 9, 2026, invites qualified service providers to submit bids for the provision of continuous VAPT services to support NBP's cybersecurity infrastructure and risk management objectives. The assignment encompasses comprehensive vulnerability scanning, penetration testing methodologies, and ongoing security assessments as detailed in the scope of work and service specifications provided within the bidding document.
Eligibility criteria require bidders to meet specific qualifications related to professional service delivery in cybersecurity testing and assessment. Bidders must demonstrate relevant past experience, financial capacity, and professional standing. The bid must include a bid securing declaration as specified in the tender document, and all proposals will be evaluated based on both technical capability and financial competitiveness under the two-envelope system. Prospective bidders are required to carefully review the eligibility criteria, evaluation framework, general conditions of contract, and special conditions before submission.
Bid documents are available from the Departmental Head Tender-LCMG at NBP Head Office, Building I.I Chundrigar Road, Karachi, Sindh. Interested parties should contact the procurement office by phone at +92-213-890-2267 or email teemar@nbp.com.pk for document acquisition and clarifications. Bids must be submitted in two separate envelopes (technical and financial) according to the instructions to bidders. The tender closing date is September 30, 2026, with bid opening to follow thereafter according to the published schedule.
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National Bank of Pakistan is procuring continuous VAPT (vulnerability and penetration testing) services via two-envelope competitive bidding.
This is a specialized cybersecurity services contract with medium-to-large scope given NBP's banking infrastructure scale. Bidders must evidence prior VAPT delivery experience and financial stability; the assignment requires sustained technical capability for ongoing security assessments rather than one-time scanning. The tight closing timeline (21 days from publication) suggests preparedness with past project documentation and certifications is critical for competitive positioning.
Who can bid: Bidders typically require registration with SECP (if incorporated), active NTN, and professional standing certification. Prior experience with banking or financial sector VAPT assignments is typically required. Evidence of relevant cybersecurity certifications (OSCP, CEH, or equivalent), team qualifications, and financial capacity to sustain service delivery are typically mandated. Review the specific eligibility criteria section for exact requirements.