Supply of GRC Hardware Equipment for Cyber Security Project at National CERT Islamabad

This tender invites bids for the supply of GRC hardware equipment under the Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan project by National Cyber Emergency Response Team (nCERT) in Islamabad. The procurement focuses on advanced IT and electronic hardware to support national cyber security infrastructure. The scope includes supply, installation, and testing of high-end computing devices such as portable workstations, monitors, docking stations, external hard drives, wireless peripherals, and specialized equipment like smart interactive screens and professional audio devices. The equipment will be deployed at the National CERT headquarters located in L-Block, Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad. The project demands compliance with detailed technical specifications ensuring high performance, reliability, and warranty support. Bidders must be registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and appear on the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL). The tender requires firms to have at least three years of experience in IT hardware sales and after-sales support. PEC registration is not explicitly mentioned but adherence to tax and ATL status is mandatory. The financial bid must be accompanied by a bid security of PKR 1 million. The contract includes a performance bond of 10% of the contract value valid for one year post-acceptance. Submission deadline is on the 8th of April, 2026, with technical bids opening at 11:30 AM via the e-PADS 2.0 online portal. Original bid security must be submitted physically before the closing time. The physical address for bid security submission and correspondence is National Cyber Emergency Response Team HQ, L-Block, Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely registration on the e-PADS portal and submit the original bid security instrument physically before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, verify all technical specifications carefully as bids with under-rated hardware or incomplete documentation will be rejected.