Procurement of Non-Consultancy Cyber Security Services by Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has allocated funds for procurement planned for FY 2026-27. This procurement concerns Cyber Security Services under the contract reference 'P119398'. The Ministry invites bids from eligible bidders registered on EPADS v2.0 for provision of Non-Consultancy Services. Items being procured: - Cyber Security Services The procurement will follow the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure under Open Competitive Bidding with Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique, in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and related regulations. Bidders must submit a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, Demand Draft, or Bid Securing Declaration as specified in the bidding documents. E-bidding documents with detailed terms and conditions are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/119398. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by Monday, October 5, 2026, 11:30 AM. Bids will be opened the same day at 12:00 PM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified as per Rules 48 of Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Notification and related documents are available on the procuring agency's website and EPADS v2.0, as well as the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) website at www.ppra.org.pk. Bidders should ensure timely registration on EPADS and prepare all required bid security documents to avoid disqualification. Strict adherence to submission deadlines is critical to participate in this procurement.