Hiring of Data Center Infrastructure Support Staff for State Life Insurance Corporation Karachi

State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan in Karachi is seeking qualified firms to provide specialized data center infrastructure support staff including specialists, support assistants, and technicians. This tender covers comprehensive operational, monitoring, and maintenance services for the State Life Data Center located at the 4th Floor, IT Division, State Life Building No.9, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi. The scope includes facility management, server room and rack management, preventive and corrective maintenance, power and cooling optimization, security compliance, incident management, and 24/7 operational support. The contract requires a team comprising a certified Data Center Professional (CDCP) specialist, support assistants, and technicians to ensure continuous availability and reliability of the data center infrastructure. The staff will handle daily operations, equipment handling, troubleshooting, and maintenance of power, air conditioning, and fire suppression systems. The working schedule includes six days a week with 8-hour shifts covering morning, evening, and night duties. The contract term is one year with possible extension for two additional years based on satisfactory performance and includes annual wage increases. Bidders must be registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax departments, possess valid FBR and SECP registrations, and demonstrate technical capability with relevant certifications and experience. The tender follows a single-stage, one-envelope procedure with technical and financial bids submitted via the EPADS system. Earnest money of Rs. 100,000/- in the form of a bank draft or pay order is mandatory. The contract requires compliance with government minimum wage laws and labor regulations. Submission deadline is **27-04-2026** by **11:00 AM**, with bid opening at **11:30 AM** on the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS and accompanied by the bid security physically at the Central Procurement Division office, 5th Floor, State Life Building No. 09, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required certifications and bid security in the correct form to avoid disqualification. Pay special attention to the wage compliance clauses and maintain proper attendance records as payments are contingent on verified attendance and performance certificates.