
Ignite (National Technology Fund) Procurement: Provision of Services for Sovereign National AI Infrastructure (NAIIH) – Bids Due 2026-09-21
Ignite (National Technology Fund) Procurement · Islamabad · Express,
Tender advertisement published in Express on Friday, 24 July 2026, listed under Islamabad, Pakistan. Issued by Ignite (National Technology Fund) Procurement. The last date printed on the advertisement was Monday, 21 September 2026 and has passed.
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Ignite – National Technology Fund (Ministry of IT & Telecom) invites bids for non-consultancy services for the “Provision of Services for Design, Deployment, Operations, and Maintenance of Sovereign National AI Infrastructure under the National AI Innovation Hub (NAIIH).” Funds have been reserved for FY 2026-27 and part of the proceeds of this Fund will be used to cover eligible payments under the contract. Bids are to be submitted via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS v2.0).
| Issuer | Ignite – National Technology Fund (Ministry of IT & Telecom) |
|---|---|
| Project / Scope | Design, deployment, operations and maintenance of Sovereign National AI Infrastructure under the National AI Innovation Hub (NAIIH) |
| Reference | PS7167 |
| Procurement Method | Two-Stage Two-Envelope procedure; Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS); in line with Public Procurement Rules, 2004 |
| Platform / Submission | e-Bidding through EPADS v2.0 (e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System) |
| Registration | Eligible bidders registered on EPADS v2.0 |
| Bid Security | All bids must be accompanied by bid security as described in the bidding document (in the form of Pay Order or Bid Securing Declaration on prescribed format) |
| Submission Deadline | 2026-09-21 at 03:00 PM (Wednesday) |
| Bid Opening | 2026-09-21 at 03:30 PM (Wednesday) |
| Document & e-Bid Link | https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/57167 |
| Contact / Submission Address | Head – Procurement, Ignite – National Technology Fund, 3rd Floor, Telecom Foundation Complex, 7 Mauve Area, G-9/4, Islamabad, Pakistan. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 051-9107441-6. Cell: 0306-1991234. Fax: 051-9107447. |
Follow instructions and timelines in the EPADS posting and the bidding documents. Bids must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions available on EPADS v2.0.
Published in Express on Friday, 24 July 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.










