Procurement of Managed Network Switches, Wireless Access Points and Smart Network Rack with Installation at Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad

The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of Managed Network Switches, Wireless Access Points and Smart Network Rack with installation at Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad. This procurement is planned for FY 2026-27 and is referenced under NICL/Procurement/2026/33 with tender number P102400. Items being procured: - Managed Network Switches - Wireless Access Points - Smart Network Rack with installation The procurement will be conducted using the Single Stage-One Envelope method adopting the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in line with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and related regulations. Bidders must submit bids accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order or as specified in the bidding documents. Detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/102400. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. Bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 before Thursday, September 17, 2026, 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all requirements and timely submission. One practical tip is to complete EPADS registration well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues and ensure bid acceptance.