Procurement of VMware (VCF) 9 Subscription Licenses for 1,024 Physical CPU Cores and Talos Omni License Subscription with OEM Support Services

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Islamabad invites bids for the procurement of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 Subscription Licenses for 1,024 Physical CPU Cores and Talos Omni license subscription with OEM support services. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to enhance NADRA's IT infrastructure with advanced virtualization and Kubernetes management capabilities. Items being procured: - VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 Subscription Licenses for 1,024 Physical CPU Cores - Talos Omni Enterprise Subscription Licensing for 50 nodes - OEM-backed support and subscription services for both licenses The scope includes installation, configuration, and upgradation of VMware NSX, software-defined networking architecture, Kubernetes cluster deployment, and high availability configurations. The bidder must be an authorized VMware/Broadcom partner with certified engineers experienced in VCF9 installation and upgrades. The Talos Omni subscription includes 3 years of OEM support, software updates, and virtual training for 10 participants. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with NADRA, FBR, and SECP for at least three years, possess valid NTN and GST registrations, and submit original bid security. The procurement will follow a National Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 by **Thursday, October 1, 2026, 11:00 AM**. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The bid opening will occur the same day at 11:30 AM on EPADS. The contact for queries is the Deputy Director at NADRA, reachable at +92-345-500-5267 or via email at arif.shakoor@nadra.gov.pk. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed bidding documents available on EPADS and NADRA's website. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submit all required documents, including OEM authorization letters and bid security, to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified IT service providers to support NADRA's critical infrastructure modernization with cutting-edge virtualization and container orchestration technologies.