Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The OLBS Project under the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of Cisco ISE Premier Subscription Licenses under reference P117964. This is a goods procurement planned for the financial year 2026-27 with reserved funds allocated by the federal government. The procurement will be conducted through a Single Stage-One Envelope bidding process using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and applicable regulatory guidelines. The detailed specifications and requirements for the Cisco ISE Premier Subscription Licenses are outlined in the bidding documents available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS).
Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate in this procurement process. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as specified in the bidding documents, or alternatively by a bid securing declaration in the prescribed format. Eligible bidders should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria outlined in the bidding documents and provide all required documentation as part of their bid submission. The procurement follows national competitive bidding procedures with emphasis on transparent and fair evaluation.
E-bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications and requirements are available at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/117964. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with e-bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual bid submissions will not be accepted. Interested vendors must register on EPADS v2.0 prior to bid submission. For further information and assistance, bidders may contact the OLBS Project Procurement Specialist at +92-321-542-8823 or jamshed@cga.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.
This procurement is for Cisco ISE Premier Subscription Licenses, a cybersecurity software licensing requirement for the federal government's Controller General of Accounts office.
The tender uses electronic bidding through EPADS with a tight deadline of October 5, 2026. Bidders must be pre-registered on EPADS v2.0 and provide bid security. The scope appears to be a standard licensing renewal or new deployment rather than infrastructure installation, suggesting established vendors with Cisco partnerships are preferred. The single-stage, least-cost selection method indicates price competition is primary; compliance with technical specifications is mandatory.
Who can bid: The notice does not specify detailed eligibility criteria beyond requirement for EPADS v2.0 registration. Bidders typically must hold valid business registration (SECP/NTN), possess relevant Cisco partnership or reseller credentials, and demonstrate financial standing. Non-construction procurement of software licenses typically permits both local and international vendors meeting tax compliance and registration requirements.