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

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. This tender is specifically for the fiscal year 2026-27 and requires bidders to be registered firms, companies, or sole proprietors engaged in the supply of goods/services of a similar nature. Bidders must be registered with relevant Registration Authorities and Tax Departments including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax, and must hold a professional tax certificate from the Excise & Taxation Department. The procurement involves the following lots: - Cisco Advance Malware Protection (AMP) Secure End Point Premier or equivalent - Window 11 Pro or equivalent - MS Office 2024 Pro or equivalent The total estimated cost for these items is Rs. 47,404,000. Bidders must submit bid securities electronically through the Punjab e-Procurement System as per the prescribed procedure developed in collaboration with the Bank of Punjab. The bidding documents are available immediately after the date of publication. The complete e-bids must be submitted online at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk. The submission deadline is **31 August 2026 till 01:00 PM**, and the bids will be opened on the same day at 01:30 PM in the presence of bidders or their representatives. Bidders should ensure compliance with the single stage two envelope procedure as per Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. Technical and financial bids must be duly completed, signed, and stamped. Incomplete or late bids will not be considered. Performance guarantee of 10% of the contract value is required under PPRA Rules 2014, Section 56, Chapter VIII, payable via online transfer through the e-Procurement System or Bank of Punjab. The lowest evaluated bidder will be selected based on the cumulative quoted rate of the entire lot/package. For assistance with registration and submission on the Punjab e-Procurement System, bidders may contact the helpline at 1248. For further guidance, Mr. Nadeem Ahmad, Assistant Director Admin & Procurement at CTD Headquarters Lahore, can be contacted at 0300-4590765. A practical tip for bidders is to upload their bids well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues, as the responsibility for timely submission lies entirely with the bidder.