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

The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), owned by the Government of Pakistan and operating under the Ministry of Commerce, invites bids for the procurement of managed network equipment with installation services across three major cities: Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to enhance the company's network infrastructure. Items being procured: - Managed Network Switches - Wireless Access Points - Smart Network Rack with installation The scope includes supply and installation of the above network hardware at NICL offices in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Bidders must ensure compliance with technical specifications and installation standards as detailed in the bidding documents. Eligible bidders must be registered on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 and comply with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. The procurement will follow a Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Bid security requirements are specified in the bidding documents, with an option for Bid Security Not Applicable or bid securing declaration. Bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, and specifications are available on EPADS at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/136275. Interested bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. Manual bid submissions will not be entertained. Key dates: Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bid opening will occur the same day at 11:30 AM. 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. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified as per Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Notification copies are available on the procuring agency's and PPRA's websites. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 well before the submission deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues and to access all bidding documents and updates promptly.