Procurement and Deployment of Public IPv4 Address Resources, ASN and Related Technical Services through APNIC

Pakistan Revenue Automation Pvt Limited (PRAL) Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring Non-Consultancy Services for the procurement and deployment of Public IPv4 Address Resources, Autonomous System Number (ASN), and related technical services through APNIC. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to secure clean, publicly routable IPv4 address blocks with no negative reputation history, ASN registration, Reverse DNS Delegation, and IRR/Route Object Registration where applicable. Items being procured: - One (01) Public IPv4 Address Block (Minimum /24 - 256 Public IPv4 Addresses) - Autonomous System Number (ASN) - Reverse DNS Delegation - IRR/Route Object Registration The scope includes procurement, allocation, registration, and deployment of IPv4 address resources and ASN from APNIC or through an APNIC member. The services must support BGP routing, multihoming capabilities, route ownership, ISP independence, and portability of IP resources. Complete documentation, knowledge transfer, and technical handover to PRAL are mandatory. The delivery timeline is 2 to 4 weeks after issuance of the purchase order, with a contract duration of two years, extendable by one year subject to mutual agreement and performance. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0, possess valid FBR ATL status, and provide a Bid Security in the form of a Pay Order. Technical evaluation requires evidence of experience in IP routing, BGP, ISP, and internet infrastructure projects, along with financial turnover and technical resources. The bid submission deadline is Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM via EPADS v2.0 only; manual submissions are not accepted. The bid opening will be on the same day at 11:30 AM. Bidders should ensure compliance with all bidding document requirements, including submission of original bid security to the specified address in Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on EPADS v2.0 and carefully prepare the technical bid to meet the 70% passing threshold, as the selection technique is Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Submission of complete and compliant documentation will avoid disqualification. The procurement process emphasizes transparency, with grievance redressal available through EPADS v2.0. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified IT service providers specializing in internet infrastructure and IP resource management to partner with a leading government automation entity in Islamabad.