Purchase of Enterprise Level Manageable Layer-2 Switches

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), under the Ministry of Interior & Narcotics Control, Islamabad, invites sealed electronic bids from eligible bidders registered with Income Tax & Sales Tax and active on the FBR Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the purchase of Enterprise Level Manageable Layer-2 Switches. Items being procured: - Enterprise Level Manageable Layer-2 Switches This procurement requires bidders to comply with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and any related regulations and guidelines issued by the authority. The technical scope includes supply of high-quality Layer-2 switches suitable for enterprise network management, ensuring robust and scalable network infrastructure. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with FBR, active ATL status, and submission of bid security in the form of Bank Draft, Pay Order, or Bank Guarantee. Vendors must also provide hard copies of NTN Certificate, Sales Tax Registration proof, Business Registration proof, and an undertaking of non-blacklisting on company letterhead. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 12th August 2026 at 1400 hrs at the Procurement Department, HQ NADRA, G-5/2, Islamabad. Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/77446 by Thursday, 20th August 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and familiarity with the EPADS v2.0 platform to avoid technical issues during bid submission, as the procuring agency will not be responsible for any technical difficulties encountered by bidders. This tender is a valuable opportunity for suppliers of advanced networking equipment to engage with a premier government authority in Islamabad.