Procurement of Educational Examination Record Digitization and SMS Services

Sindh Information Technology Company (SITC) invites bids from reputable vendors in Karachi for the provision of high-quality digitization of educational examination records and SMS services. This procurement is being conducted exclusively through the SPPRA EPADS e-procurement portal, and only those firms registered with the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) and FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) are eligible to participate. The tender is open to all eligible bidders who can demonstrate relevant experience and capacity to deliver the required services. Items being procured: - Educational Examination Record Digitization (IT/02/26-27) - SMS Services (IT/03/26-27) For the digitization component, the successful bidder will be responsible for scanning, indexing, and secure digital archiving of examination records as per SITC specifications. The SMS services lot requires provision of reliable bulk SMS solutions for official notifications and communications. Bidders must submit Earnest Money of Rs. 5,000 per lot and a Bid Security of Rs. 600,000 for digitization and Rs. 60,000 for SMS services, as specified in the notice. All bids must be submitted online via the SPPRA EPADS portal by the deadline of 28 October 2026. Technical bids will be opened on 4 November 2026 at 11:00 AM for digitization and 6 November 2026 at 11:00 AM for SMS services, with financial bids to follow at 11:30 AM on the same days. Firms must ensure compliance with all SITC and SPPRA rules, including submission of valid supporting documents and timely deposit of Earnest Money to the designated SITC bank account. A practical tip: double-check your digital uploads for completeness and clarity, as incomplete or unclear submissions may lead to disqualification. For further details, visit the SITC or SPPRA EPADS websites or contact the Procurement Manager at the provided phone or email.