Procurement of Secure Access Management Solution for NTC Data Center at Islamabad and Lahore

This tender invites bids for the supply, installation, integration, and operationalization of a Secure Access Management (SAM) solution for the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) Data Centers located in Islamabad and Lahore. The project includes deployment of a Privileged Access Management (PAM) system for 150 users, an on-premises Microsoft Active Directory platform with high availability and disaster recovery, secure access management from endpoints to data center infrastructure, biometric devices, and provision of a resident engineer for one year. The scope also covers OEM-certified training and certification vouchers to ensure operational readiness. The solution must be deployed on-premise supporting VMware, Red-Hat, and OpenStack platforms with agent-less architecture. It includes advanced features such as password rotation, session monitoring, multi-factor authentication integration, SIEM and ticketing system integration, and compliance with regulatory standards like SOX, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. The resident engineer will manage day-to-day operations, maintenance, and support of Active Directory and PAM environments, ensuring uptime and compliance with security policies. Bidders must be registered with relevant tax authorities, have OEM authorization, and demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover of PKR 30 million over the last three financial years. The tender requires submission of a bid security of PKR 1,000,000/- and compliance with all tender clauses. The contract includes a 36-month warranty and support period with defined SLA response and resolution times. Submission deadline is **March 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM**, with bid opening at 10:30 AM the same day at NTC HQ, Sector G-5/2 Islamabad. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS; manual submissions are not accepted. The physical address for correspondence is Director (Procurement), Room #05, Ground Floor, NTC HQ, G-5/2 Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure the original bid security reaches the NTC office before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the OEM authorization and compliance documents as non-submission leads to non-responsiveness. Check the EPADS portal regularly for any amendments or clarifications issued before submission.