Supply, Support and Licenses for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Switches

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Islamabad, invites electronic bids for the procurement of Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches together with related technical support and licensing under Tender No. NADRA-HQ-RFB-97/2026. The procurement is intended for NADRA's operational networking requirements and will be conducted through the federal EPADS v2.0 platform. Mandatory item or lot list: Sr. 1: Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches, including required support and licenses associated with EPADS reference P77788. The notice does not state a separate quantity, unit rate, or lot-wise reserve price. Bidders should therefore review the complete technical specifications, bill of quantities, service requirements, warranty terms, and licensing conditions available in the EPADS tender documents before preparing their offer. The technical scope covers supply of the specified Cisco Catalyst 9300 switching equipment, delivery to the designated NADRA location, applicable manufacturer or authorized-partner support, software or subscription licensing, configuration-related requirements where specified, and compliance with the procuring agency's technical standards. Offers must satisfy all mandatory specifications and any OEM authorization, product authenticity, compatibility, warranty, after-sales support, and delivery conditions stated in the bidding documents. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and meet the requirements of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders are required to provide valid NTN registration, evidence of active taxpayer status on the Federal Board of Revenue ATL, and any other registration or qualification documents demanded in the tender. A bid security in the form of a pay order or bank draft is required; the notice does not display its amount, so bidders should verify the prescribed figure in the electronic tender documents. Electronic bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 by **24 August 2026 at 11:00 AM**. Bids will be opened electronically at **11:30 AM on 24 August 2026**. The procuring agency is **National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)**, Procurement Department, Islamabad. Practical tip: complete EPADS registration, upload readable compliance documents, and arrange the original bid security early because late electronic submissions or incomplete financial files may be rejected.