Procurement of License for Firewall USG-6630E by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) invites sealed bids for eligible bidders for procurement of goods described in the bidding documents on EPADS v2.0 platform. The procurement is conducted under Single Stage-One Envelope procedure by adopting Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and related regulations, guidelines, and instructions issued by the Authority. All bids must be accompanied by a bid securing declaration in the format specified in the bidding documents. E-Bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/82000 for all interested bidders registered on EPADS v2.0. Bidders are required to get themselves registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate in bidding process. The e-bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:00 AM. E-bids will be opened using EPADS v2.0 on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submission of bids shall not be entertained. Vendors who have not yet registered on the new version of EPADS v2.0 may register themselves on https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. Items being procured: - License for Firewall USG-6630E This procurement involves supply of IT equipment license for firewall security to be used by PTA in Islamabad. Bidders must comply with technical specifications and terms as detailed in the bidding documents. Eligibility includes registration on EPADS v2.0, adherence to Public Procurement Rules 2004, and submission of bid securing declaration. Interested bidders should ensure timely registration and submission of bids electronically via EPADS portal. Late or manual bids will be rejected. One practical tip: carefully review the bid securing declaration format and ensure it is properly completed to avoid disqualification.