Procurement of Cloud Based Hosting and Wireless Wired Solution for On Screen Marking

This tender from the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Saidu Sharif Swat invites experienced IT firms to provide cloud-based hosting services and a wireless cum wired solution for on screen marking (OSM). Located in Saidu Sharif, this procurement focuses on modernizing examination processes with reliable and secure IT infrastructure. The scope includes cloud hosting for OSM, ensuring high availability and data security, alongside a wireless cum wired network solution to support seamless connectivity. The technical requirements demand robust systems capable of handling large data loads and real-time access, critical for examination accuracy and efficiency in Swat's educational environment. Bidders should ensure compliance with FBR and KPRA registrations, maintaining active NTN and GST status. The tender follows KPPRA rules with a clear emphasis on PEC category adherence and FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. Firms must prepare earnest money in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) or Demand Draft (DD) favoring the Secretary BISE Saidu Sharif Swat. Submission deadline is set for 26th March 2026 at 2:00 PM, with bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day. Bids must be submitted via the E-PADS portal, with original bid security documents physically delivered in sealed envelopes to the BISE Saidu Sharif office on Marghazar Road, Kokrai. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) available on the E-PADS portal and ensure your bid security is correctly labeled with the category to avoid disqualification. Missing this detail is a common pitfall among bidders.