Annual Subscription at AI Platforms 4x ChatGPT Pro and 2x Claude AI Max 20x

The National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) based in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring an annual subscription for AI platforms, specifically 4 licenses of ChatGPT Pro and 2 licenses of Claude AI Max 20x. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to enhance the Fund's technological capabilities through advanced AI tools. The technical scope includes provision of annual subscriptions for the specified AI platforms to designated email IDs provided by NDRMF. The delivery location is the 5th Floor EOBI House, G-10/4, Islamabad, with services to be delivered within 10 days following contract signing. The procurement follows a single stage-one envelope procedure under the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR and on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). They should have at least three years of experience in similar software license subscriptions with evidence of at least three successfully completed contracts. Blacklisting by any government or private sector organization in Pakistan disqualifies bidders. Joint ventures are not allowed for this tender. The submission deadline is Monday, July 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 10:30 AM on the same day via the EPADS v2.0 online system. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bidders must submit the original bid security to the specified address in Islamabad before the deadline. The procuring agency encourages bidders to register on EPADS v2.0 early and review the tutorial available online. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 platform to avoid disqualification due to technical submission errors. Also, carefully prepare the technical and financial bids in accordance with the bidding documents and provide all required documentary evidence to meet eligibility and qualification criteria. Strict adherence to deadlines and submission protocols is essential for successful participation in this procurement.