Procurement of Enhancement of Ransomware Protected Backup Capacity for Existing CyberSense Vault Solution

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Ministry of Interior & Narcotics Control, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad, invites sealed electronic bids from eligible bidders registered with Income Tax & Sales Tax and active on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The procurement is for the enhancement of ransomware protected backup capacity for the existing CyberSense Vault Solution, referenced as P192003 E-Pads v2.0. Items being procured: - Enhancement of Ransomware Protected Backup Capacity for Existing CyberSense Vault Solution The procurement will follow the Single Stage-Two Envelope method with LCBS evaluation in accordance with Public Procurement Rules 2004 and related regulations, guidelines, and instructions issued by NADRA. Bidders must submit a bid security in the form of Bank Draft, Pay Order, or Bank Guarantee. Original bid security must be submitted by Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM. E-bidding documents including detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/192003. Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. Electronic bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 by the deadline and will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Eligibility criteria include registration with Income Tax and Sales Tax authorities, ATL status with FBR, and compliance with NADRA's bid security requirements. NADRA reserves the right to reject any or all bids as per Rule 45 of PP Rules 2026. Bidders are advised to ensure timely registration on EPADS and submission of bid security to avoid disqualification. Careful adherence to the electronic submission process is critical as manual bids will not be entertained.