Procurement of Cloud Hosting and System Development for Reform Support Unit SE&LD

This tender invites bids for the procurement of cloud hosting and system development services for the Reform Support Unit under the School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, based in Karachi. The scope includes provision of virtual server infrastructure with high availability, enterprise storage solutions, advanced security suites, DDoS protection, next-generation firewalls, and dedicated internet connectivity. The project requires experienced firms registered with FBR and other relevant authorities, capable of delivering and installing IT infrastructure with licenses for Windows 2019, SQL 2022, and VMware vSphere 8.0. The contract involves supplying multiple virtual machines with specified CPU, RAM, and SSD storage configurations, ensuring high availability with primary, secondary, and disaster recovery sites. The cloud service provider must guarantee 99.9% uptime, daily automated backups with geographic replication, and compliance with data security regulations including GDPR and ISO 27001. The delivery location is Karachi, with a total contract completion time of 90 days from commencement. Bidders should ensure PEC registration and valid FBR/ATL status for the 2025-26 financial year. The tender requires submission of a 2% bid security and a 10% performance security. Compliance with Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (amended) is mandatory. The bid validity period is 90 days, and all bids must be submitted electronically via the e-PADS portal. The submission deadline is on the 23rd of January 2026 at 2:30 pm, with technical bids opening at 3:00 pm the same day at the Reform Support Unit office in Karachi. Physical bids are not accepted unless electronically submitted first. The address for submission is Bungalow No. 47-E, 48th Street, PECHS, Block-06, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure to carefully prepare the technical proposal with all mandatory documents including valid GST, NTN, PSEB certificates, and manufacturer authorizations. Pay special attention to the bid security and performance security requirements, as non-compliance will lead to disqualification. Also, verify the inclusion of GST in the bid price as bids excluding GST may be considered non-responsive.