Procurement of Polycarbonate without-chip Cards for NADRA Islamabad

NADRA Islamabad invites bids for the procurement of polycarbonate without-chip cards under International Competitive Bidding. This tender is issued by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) for supply of multilayered, 100% diffused polycarbonate cards with advanced security features. The cards are intended for use in identification and authentication across various platforms in Islamabad Capital Territory. The procurement falls under Security & Safety Equipment and IT & Office Equipment categories. The scope includes supply of polycarbonate cards conforming to ISO 7810 ID1 standard with a minimum service life of 10 years. Cards must be free of adhesives, multilayered, and incorporate security features such as guilloche patterns, OVI PAK flag printing, rainbow printing, micro text, tactile laser engraving, invisible UV printing, and more. The supplier must be an OEM with local representation in Pakistan and capable of producing at least 25 million cards annually. Delivery will be made as per the schedule with a minimum of 2 million cards per month. Quality inspections and lab testing from internationally recognized labs are mandatory. Bidders must comply with NADRA's eligibility and qualification criteria including ISO certifications and provide 400 sample cards with security features. The tender requires submission of bids in English with a bid validity of 180 days. Bid security of USD 230,000 in the form of a bank guarantee is mandatory. The contract includes a 5% performance security and liquidated damages of 0.1% per day up to 10% of undelivered goods value. Payment will be made in USD through letters of credit on shipment basis. Bidders should ensure PEC category compliance, valid FBR registration, and adherence to 2025-26 financial year requirements. The submission deadline is **18th May 2026 at 11:00 AM** with bid opening at 11:30 AM at NADRA HQ Islamabad. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS portal; manual bids are not accepted. The physical address for correspondence is Procurement Department, HQ NADRA, State Bank Building, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Make sure to attend the pre-bid meeting on **20th April 2026 at 11:00 AM** either physically or online via the provided Zoom link to clarify technical specifications and submission requirements. Also, carefully review the sample card submission requirements as failure to provide samples will lead to disqualification.