Renewal of Software Licenses and Subscriptions for NAB Headquarters Islamabad

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Headquarters in Islamabad is procuring the renewal of software licenses and subscriptions for the fiscal year 2025-26. This procurement includes renewal of Barracuda Email Security Gateway Appliance licenses, Kaspersky Antivirus licenses, and Digi Cert Standard SSL Certificates. The scope covers fully loaded licenses compatible with the latest software versions, onsite technical support, instant hardware replacement, and software updates. The Barracuda Email Security Appliance supports up to 1,000 active email users with advanced threat protection and comprehensive filtering features. Kaspersky licenses must support Windows and Linux platforms and be upgradable to newer versions. Digi Cert SSL certificates require extension of validity with compatibility for TLSv1.2 and TLSv1.3 protocols. Eligible bidders must be authorized partners of the respective software principals and provide valid partnership certificates. Registration with EPADS v2.0 is mandatory before bid submission. The technical bid must comply with all specifications and include evidence of local office presence and trained technical staff in Islamabad or Rawalpindi. The bid security must be submitted as a pay order physically before the deadline. Bids will be opened online on EPADS v2.0 on June 8, 2026, at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. The procurement follows the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and the submission deadline is strictly June 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical and financial bids, ensuring all required documents and bid security are submitted timely. A practical tip is to complete EPADS registration well in advance and verify all partnership certificates to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for authorized software suppliers to serve a key federal agency with a robust software renewal contract.