Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The National Bank of Pakistan (ISD-RMG), Wing Head, through its Procurement Division located at the NBP Head Office Building on I.I Chundrigar Road in Karachi, Sindh, invites bids for the procurement of third-party services for security assessments classified as non-consultancy services. This is a national-level single-stage two-envelope bidding process. The tender encompasses comprehensive security assessment services required by the bank's Information Security Department and Risk Management Group. Bidders are required to provide specialized third-party security assessment capabilities to evaluate and strengthen the bank's security posture across its operations in Sindh province and nationally.
Eligible bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in providing security assessment services, possess appropriate certifications and licenses in the security assessment domain, and meet financial capacity requirements as specified in the Bid Data Sheet. Bidders are required to submit a bid security as per the procurement regulations. The tender process follows the Standard Bidding Document framework with detailed evaluation criteria assessing technical qualifications, past experience, financial standing, and proposed service methodology outlined in the evaluation criteria section.
Bid documents are available through the National Bank of Pakistan's Procurement Division. Bids must be submitted in two separate envelopes—technical and financial—at the designated office address. The bid submission deadline is September 30, 2026. Interested parties should contact the Department Head (Tender) at LCMG, Procurement Division, 3rd Floor, Right Wing, NBP Head Office Building, I.I Chundrigar Road, Karachi by telephone at +92-213-890-2267 or email at teemar@nbp.com.pk for bid document clarification and submission procedures.
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NBP seeks third-party security assessment services through a two-envelope national tender closing 30 September 2026.
This appears to be a specialized, ongoing security evaluation engagement for a tier-one financial institution rather than a one-off project. Scale is medium to large given the complexity and NBP's scale. Bidders must have demonstrable security assessment track record and likely require relevant certifications (ISO 27001, CISSP or equivalent). Competition likely includes established security consulting firms. Submission of separate technical and financial envelopes suggests rigorous evaluation; ensure technical proposal fully addresses scope and compliance requirements before pricing.
Who can bid: The notice does not state explicit eligibility restrictions. Typically, security assessment service providers must hold relevant professional certifications (ISO 27001, CISSP, CEH or equivalent), maintain valid registration with SECP or relevant regulatory body, possess NTN and active tax compliance, demonstrate insurance coverage for professional liability, and provide evidence of similar completed contracts. Financial capacity verification through audited accounts is standard.