Procurement of Software on Frame Work Contract Basis for Counter Terrorism Department Punjab

The Counter Terrorism Department Punjab Lahore invites electronic bids (e-Bids) for the procurement of software on a Frame Work Contract Basis through the Punjab e-Procurement System website www.ep.punjab.gov.pk. This procurement is for the fiscal year 2026-27 and requires bidders to be registered with relevant Registration Authorities and Tax Departments including Income Tax, Sales Tax & Punjab Sales Tax, and to have a professional tax certificate for the FY-2026-27 from Excise & Taxation Department. Items being procured: - Cisco Advance Maleware Protection (AMP) Secure End Point Premier or equivalent - Window 11 Pro or equivalent - MS Office 2024 Pro or equivalent The total estimated cost is Rs. 47,404,000 with bid securities required at 3% of the estimated amount for each lot. Bidders may participate in single or multiple lots. The bidding documents are available immediately after publication and must be submitted electronically through the Punjab e-Procurement System. The bidding process follows a single stage two envelope procedure as per Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. Eligibility criteria include registration with FBR/ATL, relevant PEC categories if applicable, and earnest money in the form of bid security. Technical and financial bids must be complete, signed, stamped, and submitted online. The lowest evaluated bidder will be determined based on the cumulative quoted rate of the entire lot/package. The bid submission deadline is **31 August 2026 at 01:00 PM**, and the bid opening will be held on the same day at 01:30 PM. Bidders are advised to upload their bids well before the deadline to avoid any technical issues. For guidance, contact Mr. Nadeem Ahmad, Assistant Director Admin & Procurement, CTD Headquarters, Punjab Lahore at 0300-4590765. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents including Income/Sales tax registration certificates accompany the technical bids to avoid disqualification. Also, performance guarantees must be deposited online as per PPRA Rules 2014 Section 56, Chapter VIII at 10% of the contract value. This procurement is a significant opportunity for software suppliers to engage with a key Punjab government department under transparent and regulated procedures.