Hiring of Firm for Cloud Services at Sukkur IBA University

This tender invites qualified firms to provide cloud services for Sukkur IBA University in Sukkur, Sindh, focusing on IT infrastructure and software licensing. The procurement is managed by Sukkur IBA University and falls under IT & Office Equipment and IT Software & Licenses categories. The scope includes provisioning cloud hosting services for up to three years, with a focus on Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for a UAT environment. The project requires local data centers in Sindh with Tier III compliance, disaster recovery setups, and high availability with 99.9% uptime. The firm must provide secure, scalable cloud compute resources, advanced security features including XDR antivirus and next-generation firewalls, and comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies. Connectivity with dedicated clean internet access and load balancing for 1,000 to 5,000 concurrent users is also required. The service provider will manage and support the infrastructure throughout the contract period using a Pay-As-You-Go model initially, with reserved instances after UAT setup. Bidders must comply with PEC and FBR requirements, including valid STRN and NTN registrations, and demonstrate financial stability with a minimum turnover of PKR 500 million over the last five years. The firm should have at least five years of experience delivering cloud services with a strong client base. Compliance sheets and documentary proof for technical specifications, certifications, and service levels are mandatory. The proposal security is 5% of the estimated cost, and the bid validity is 90 days. Submission deadline is **July 14, 2024**, with bids to be submitted electronically through the Sindh EPADS portal. The technical bid opening will follow as per the notice. Clarifications can be sought via email at hari@iba-suk.edu.pk. The physical address for correspondence is Procurement Department, Sukkur IBA University, Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui Road, Sukkur. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required compliance sheets and documentary proofs as incomplete submissions are liable to be rejected. Also, double-check the bid security format and submission instructions on EPADS to avoid disqualification.