Warranty, Support and License for CISCO Catalyst 9300 Switches

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Islamabad invites bids for the procurement of Warranty, Support and License services for CISCO Catalyst 9300 Switches under contract reference P77788. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be executed through the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. The tender is specifically for provision of non-consultancy services related to 03 years warranty, support, and license renewal for 20 units of Cisco Catalyst 9300 Switches. Items being procured: - Warranty, Support and license for 20 Cisco Catalyst 9300 Switches The scope includes provision of fresh production, new stock licenses and support directly from the principal, including 24x7 technical assistance center (TAC) support, software upgrades, patching, and hardware warranty. The licenses must be perpetual and registered in the name of NADRA. Delivery is to be made Duty Paid (DDP) at NADRA Central Store, Islamabad. The bidder must maintain support offices in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be legally registered companies in Pakistan with at least 3 years of relevant experience, valid NTN, GST, and ATL registration, and must submit original bid security and affidavit of non-blacklisting. Technical evaluation includes company registration, relevant experience in network and security solutions, government/defense sector client experience, and financial turnover. Key dates include bid submission deadline on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM via EPADS v2.0, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. The bid security must be submitted in original form to the Deputy Director at State Bank of Pakistan Building, Shahrah-i-Jamhuriat, G-5/2, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure full compliance with the technical compliance sheet and provide a detailed price breakdown separating hardware, support, and warranty costs. Partial or non-compliance will lead to disqualification. Register early on EPADS v2.0 and submit all required documents timely to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide critical network support services to a premier government agency in Islamabad, ensuring continuity and security of vital IT infrastructure.