Provide and Supply Email Security Solution with Support for 700 Users at IBA Karachi

This tender invites bids from active taxpayers for providing and supplying an advanced Email Security Solution with three years of support for 700 users at the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi. The procurement falls under IT & Office Equipment and IT Software & Licenses categories, reflecting the technical nature of the solution required in Karachi's academic environment. The scope includes deployment of a comprehensive email security system capable of blocking spam, phishing, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats. The solution must support encryption, detailed reporting, granular filtering policies, and integration with SIEM servers. It also requires features like DLP, attachment filtering, and protection against business email compromise and social engineering attacks. The system will be deployed at IBA's Main Campus, University Enclave, Karachi, ensuring robust protection for institutional email communications. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories and maintain active FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender mandates submission of a 2% bid security via pay order or demand draft in favor of IBA Karachi. Stamp duty of 0.35% on the contract value is applicable and payable by the successful bidder. The contract includes a 5% performance security and requires genuine licensed software with PTA approval. The submission deadline is set for March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day at IBA Main Campus, University Enclave, Karachi. Bids must be uploaded on the SPPRA EPADS portal and the original bid security and signed documents physically submitted to the Security Office, Gate #4, IBA Main Campus. Pro-Tip: Ensure the bid security is submitted in the correct form and favoring 'IBA Karachi' as per instructions. Also, verify that all technical specifications are met and that the demo unit, if requested, is ready for inspection to avoid disqualification.