Authorized partners for purchase maintenance support of next generation firewall at DR site Karachi

National Investment Trust Limited Administration Department Karachi invites bids for authorized partners for purchase maintenance support of next generation firewall at DR site Karachi. This procurement is specifically for firms registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and listed on the Active Taxpayers List of the Federal Board of Revenue. The procurement is managed through the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS), ensuring transparency and efficiency in the bidding process. Items being procured: - Authorized partners for purchase maintenance support of next generation firewall at DR site Karachi The technical scope involves providing maintenance support services for advanced firewall equipment at the disaster recovery site in Karachi. This includes ensuring continuous operational readiness, timely updates, and technical assistance for the firewall system. The service provider must have a registered office and comply with all tax and regulatory requirements. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with FBR and Sales Tax Departments, be on the Active Taxpayers List, and have a valid registered office. Experience in maintenance support for network security equipment, especially firewalls, will be advantageous. The bidding documents can be downloaded free of cost from https://eprocure.gov.pk. The tender was published on June 19, 2026, and the submission deadline is July 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bids must be submitted electronically only through EPADS; manual submissions will not be accepted. Bids will be opened on the same day at 3:30 PM via EPADS. For registration and technical support on EPADS, bidders may contact PPRA at FBC building sector G-5/2 Islamabad, phone 051-111-137-237. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS platform well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues that could jeopardize bid submission. Strict adherence to electronic submission rules is mandatory.