Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Bahria University, headquartered in Islamabad, is inviting sealed bids for the renewal of Sophos Central Managed Detection and Response services, specifically the XDR and MDR Advance packages. The procurement covers 15 server licenses and 8 client licenses for the BUHO campus located in E-8, Islamabad, Federal territory. This is a goods procurement under the Public Procurement Rules 2004, with a planned allocation from FY 2026-27 budgets. The contract employs a Single Stage-Two Envelope bidding methodology using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique, reflecting standard federal procurement standards for managed security services renewal.
Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and are required to submit bid security as specified in the Bid Data Sheet, or alternatively submit a bid securing declaration in the prescribed format. The bidding documents contain comprehensive terms and conditions, technical specifications, price schedules, and required evaluation criteria. Bidders should carefully review eligibility requirements, which typically require valid business registration (SECP/NTN), relevant licenses or partnerships with authorized software vendors, and demonstrated capacity to provide enterprise-level security services.
The complete e-bidding documents are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/120277. Sealed electronic bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. Interested bidders should contact the Deputy Director at Bahria University, E-8 Islamabad, via phone +92-303-586-2597 or email ddp@bahria.edu.pk for clarifications.