Procurement of Aggregation Switches

The Bank of Punjab, based in Lahore, is procuring Aggregation Switches through a competitive bidding process. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the bank's IT infrastructure with high-quality network aggregation switches to support its operations. The technical scope includes the supply of aggregation switches that meet the bank's specifications. Bidders must submit their bids via the E-Pads portal, ensuring compliance with the single stage-two envelope bidding process. The technical bid will be opened on 16-07-2026 at 11:30 am, followed by the financial bid opening for technically qualified bidders at a later date. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be well-reputed organizations or companies with valid NTN and GST registration certificates. The bid security must be 2% of the estimated cost, submitted as a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) in favor of The Bank of Punjab before the submission deadline. Prices quoted must include all applicable taxes and delivery charges. The submission deadline is strictly 16-07-2026 at 11:00 am via the E-Pads portal. Bidders should ensure that all documents, including the CDR and registration certificates, are uploaded correctly as part of the technical bid. The submission address for any correspondence is the Head Centralized Procurement at The Bank of Punjab, 1st Floor, Head Office BOP Tower, 10-B, Block E/II, Main Boulevard Gulberg III, Lahore. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid documents and upload them on time on the E-Pads portal. Late submissions or incomplete documentation may lead to disqualification. Ensuring compliance with all requirements, including earnest money and valid registrations, will improve the chances of success in this tender.