Procurement of Additional PAM Node at DR Site for NADRA Islamabad

This tender invites bids for the procurement of an additional Privileged Access Management (PAM) node at the Disaster Recovery (DR) site of NADRA in Islamabad, under the National Database and Registration Authority. The procurement falls under IT Software & Licenses category and is aimed at enhancing the existing PAM infrastructure with supplementary licensing, installation, configuration, integration, and support services. The scope includes supply of the additional KronPAM application node license, full deployment, end-to-end integration with the existing PAM environment, system testing, documentation, and maintenance. The hardware will be provided by NADRA, while the supplier is responsible for software components and ensuring compatibility and seamless integration without architectural changes. The deployment timeline is four weeks from contract signing or purchase order issuance, with a possible two-week extension for uncontrollable events. The delivery location is NADRA HQ Islamabad. Bidders must be OEMs or authorized partners with valid authorization letters. The tender requires compliance with NADRA's security policies, including encrypted communication and audit logging. Support and maintenance for the new node must be merged with existing contracts, backed by OEM support, with local support presence in Islamabad and Lahore. The contract includes a 5% performance security and liquidated damages of 0.5% per day up to 10% of delayed item value. Bidders should ensure valid NTN, GST registration, active ATL status, and no blacklisting. The financial year 2025-26 funds this procurement. Submission is electronic via EPADS by 29th January 2026 at 11:00 am, with bid opening at 11:30 am the same day. Bid security of PKR 100,000 is mandatory. The contract will be governed by Pakistan laws, with disputes resolved by arbitration in Islamabad. Submission requires technical and financial proposals in separate envelopes under the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure. The Procuring Agency advises bidders to carefully review PEC category requirements, FBR compliance, and ensure all documentation including OEM authorization and compliance sheets are complete. The bid validity is 120 days. The acceptance certificate will trigger payment of 100% after successful delivery and integration. Pro-Tip: Ensure the OEM authorization letter explicitly mentions this tender number and that the proposed solution fully complies with all mandatory technical specifications. Missing or partial compliance will lead to rejection. Also, submit the original bid security hard copy on time to avoid disqualification of the electronic bid.