Procurement of Software Testing Tools for NADRA Headquarters Islamabad

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Islamabad is procuring Software Testing Tools specifically for its headquarters located in G-5, Islamabad. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and involves a turnkey solution including offline licenses for Katalon Studio Enterprise, floating licenses for Katalon Runtime Engine, installation, configuration, integration, and software training for 15 users. The delivery timeline is set for 3 to 4 weeks from the contract signing date. The technical scope covers the supply and integration of software testing tools with features such as KSE admin credentials, testcase management, API testing, and execution of tests in CI/CD pipelines. The supplier is also responsible for conducting a 3-day training session at NADRA HQ Islamabad. The procurement requires the supplier to be an authorized firm with valid NTN, GST registration, and active status on the FBR ATL list. Non-compliance with any mandatory eligibility criteria will result in bid rejection. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 11th March 2026 at NADRA HQ Islamabad and the bid submission deadline on 27th April 2026 at 11:00 am. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS, and manual bids will not be accepted. The bid security amount is Rs. 223,200, and a 10% performance security valid for three years is required. Payment terms include 70% payment after installation and integration with user acceptance certificate and 30% after training and acceptance. Subsequent yearly license renewals will be paid upon renewal and acceptance. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of the original bid security hard copy by 27th March 2026 at 11:00 am to avoid disqualification of the electronic bid. Also, bidders should coordinate with evaluation labs for smooth certification and NTISB testing clearance of delivered products. This tender offers a significant opportunity for firms specializing in software testing tools to engage with a premier government authority under a transparent and regulated procurement process.