Procurement of Non-Consulting and Consultancy Services for Bank of Khyber

Bank of Khyber invites bids from firms and companies for multiple procurement tenders related to non-consulting and consultancy services for its branches and Head Office in Peshawar Cantt. The tenders are issued under the KP Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (KPPRA) rules and require submission through the EPADS online portal. Items being procured: - Non-Consulting Services for Human Resource outsourcing for Bank of Khyber branches and Head Office - Renewal of Vulnerability Management Solution and Maintenance Support - Renewal of License for End Point Detection & Response (EDR) (Kaspersky) upgraded to Extended Detection & Response (XDR Expert) - Consultancy Services for SWIFT CSCF Independent Assessment These services cover human resource outsourcing, IT security solutions including vulnerability management and endpoint detection, and consultancy for independent assessment of SWIFT CSCF compliance. The procurement follows a single stage two envelopes procedure for the first tender and single stage single envelope for the others, all under KPPRA rules. Interested bidders must be registered with FBR and on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Experience in similar assignments and compliance with PEC categories for services is expected. Earnest money and bid security requirements apply as per KPPRA rules. Key dates include pre-bid meetings from September 1 to 4, 2026, and last submission dates on September 9 and 10, 2026, with tender openings shortly after submission deadlines. Bids must be submitted exclusively via the EPADS online portal; no hard copies or manual submissions will be accepted. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarity with the EPADS system to avoid disqualification due to technical submission errors. Also, carefully review the tender documents for specific eligibility and bid security requirements to prepare compliant bids. For queries, contact the Head Procurement Division at Bank of Khyber, Head Office, Peshawar Cantt.