Procurement of Antivirus Solution for PRCL

The Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited (Ministry of Commerce) based in Karachi is procuring an enterprise-grade antivirus and endpoint security solution for approximately 150 users and systems. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and aims to enhance cybersecurity by providing real-time protection against malware, ransomware, spyware, phishing, and other advanced cyber threats. The scope includes supply, deployment, configuration, and support of a centrally managed antivirus solution with a one-year subscription. The solution must support desktops, laptops, servers, and virtual machines, integrating with Active Directory for mass deployment and updates. Key features include ransomware protection, endpoint isolation, cloud sandboxing, device control, web filtering, and a centralized management console with real-time monitoring and reporting capabilities. Eligible bidders must demonstrate at least seven years of relevant experience, provide evidence of supplying endpoint security solutions to local or government clients with a minimum of 200 user endpoints, and hold valid FBR and sales tax registrations. Authorization and partnership letters from the principal manufacturer are required. Technical resources must be certified and capable of supporting the solution. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The technical and financial bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. The bid security must be submitted in original form to the Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited office at 11th Floor, PRC Tower, Lalazar Drive, M.T. Khan Road, Karachi. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully follow the bid submission instructions to avoid disqualification. Also, prepare a comprehensive technical bid addressing all eligibility and evaluation criteria to maximize scoring under the Least Cost Based Selection method. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified IT security providers to partner with a federal entity and contribute to strengthening Pakistan's cyber defense infrastructure.