Provision of License for Software Appliance Network Firewall SOPHOS

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) based in Islamabad is procuring licenses for the SOPHOS software appliance network firewall. This procurement is critical for enhancing the cybersecurity infrastructure of DRAP's IT systems located at the Prime Minister's National Health Complex, Park Road, Islamabad. The scope includes provision of software licenses for network firewall appliances to secure the agency's digital assets and data. Eligible bidders must be registered firms or companies listed on the Active Income Tax and Sales Tax Payer List of the Federal Board of Revenue. The procurement follows the Public Procurement Rules and e-Pak Procurement Regulations using a single stage-one envelope bidding procedure. Bidders should prepare their Technical and Financial Bids in one envelope as per the bidding documents. The bidding documents are available for free download from the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority's Online Portal e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, DRAP's official website www.dra.gov.pk, and the PPRA website. Bids must be submitted electronically through the EPADS portal only; physical bids will not be accepted. The deadline for bid submission is 02 June 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled at least 30 minutes after closing at DRAP Head Office in Islamabad. Interested bidders should ensure their Earnest Money or CDR is in order and comply fully with the technical specifications outlined in the bidding documents. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the EPADS submission guidelines and complete all mandatory fields to avoid disqualification. Early submission is advised to resolve any technical issues with the online portal well before the deadline.