Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Standard Edition Licenses

This procurement is issued by the **Sui Southern Gas Company Limited** based in Karachi, Sindh. The tender is for the supply of Microsoft SQL Server 2022, Standard Edition, 64-bit licenses, specifically per core license for 4 cores as per specifications. The procurement is focused on acquiring software licenses to support the IT infrastructure of the department. The technical scope includes the provision of Microsoft SQL Server 2022 licenses, which must be incorporated into SSGC's Microsoft portal. The licenses are required to be standard edition, 64-bit, and per core license for 4 cores. The supplier must be a local authorized re-seller or distributor to be eligible for quoting. The delivery schedule is between 4 to 6 weeks from the date of order. Eligibility criteria require suppliers to be active in the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and registered with the Federal Board of Revenue. Bidders must submit a fixed bid bond of **PKR 160,000** as earnest money. The tender follows the Single Stage One Envelope Bidding procedure under PPRA rules 2004. The bid submission deadline is **11-May-2026 at 10:30 AM**, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS and the physical bid bond must be submitted to the Tender Room at SSGC Head Office, Karachi. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that the bid bond is submitted both physically and uploaded on EPADS before the deadline, as failure to do so will result in rejection. Also, bidders should carefully fill the BOQ/Bid Form and attach all required documents including technical literature and signed declarations to avoid disqualification. This tender is a good opportunity for authorized Microsoft license distributors with valid ATL registration and experience in software licensing to secure a contract with a major gas company in Pakistan.