Procurement of Non-Consultancy Services for Renewal of Cisco Smartnet Services

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt) Ltd is inviting bids for the procurement of non-consultancy services specifically for the renewal of Cisco Smartnet Services under the contract referenced as 'T-4270-FA-REQ-1126-2-00048-RENEWAL OF CISCO SMARTNET SERVICES'. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and aims to cover eligible payments under this contract. Items being procured: - Renewal of Cisco Smartnet Services Bids are invited through the EPADS v2.0 platform from eligible bidders registered on EPADS v2.0. The procurement will follow the Single Stage One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique as per PPRA Procurement Rules 2026. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as described in the bidding documents, which can be in the form of Pay Order, Bank Guarantee, or Bid Securing Declaration. The e-bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/193593. Bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submission of bids is not allowed. Eligibility criteria include registration on EPADS v2.0 and compliance with PPRA rules. Vendors not registered on the new version of EPADS v2.0 may register themselves at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and submission through EPADS v2.0 to avoid disqualification due to manual submission or late bids. Also, carefully prepare the bid security as per the prescribed format to meet the bid security requirements. This procurement is managed by the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt) Ltd located at Jinnah Avenue Malir Halt Karachi.