Procurement of 60 Licenses of ESET Home Security Essential 5U 1Y

Bahria University Islamabad invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 for the procurement of 60 licenses of ESET Home Security Essential 5U 1Y software. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 under tender reference P105250. The procurement method is Single Stage One Envelope using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Items being procured: - 55 licenses of ESET Multi Device Internet Security virus protection software - 5 licenses of ESET Multi Device Internet Security virus protection software The licenses are software products for internet security and virus protection, to be delivered to Bahria University Head Office, E-8, Islamabad. Bidders must be registered with FBR, possess valid tax registration certificates, and have at least three years of experience supplying similar equipment in Pakistan. An affidavit on stamp paper confirming the bidder is not blacklisted by any federal or provincial government organization is mandatory. A bid security of Rs. 35,400/- in the form of Pay Order or Demand Draft is required. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The bid opening will be conducted on the same day at 11:30 AM through EPADS. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Interested bidders should register on EPADS v2.0 and may seek clarifications through the portal by September 10, 2026. The contract will be awarded based on combined technical and financial evaluation with equal weightage. Payment will be made in Pakistani Rupees against actual invoices. The successful bidder will be required to provide warranty and next business day replacement or backup equipment for faulty items. Bidders are advised to carefully review all bidding documents and ensure compliance with all requirements including submission of original bid security before the deadline. Participation in this tender offers a valuable opportunity to supply high-quality security software to a reputable university in Islamabad. Ensure timely registration on EPADS and submission of complete bids to avoid disqualification.