Procurement of AI Productivity Suite Subscriptions

The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) Karachi invites eligible bidders for the procurement of AI Productivity Suite Subscriptions to enhance employee productivity and operational efficiency. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 under contract reference P66860. The procurement is conducted through the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method under the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Items being procured: - Claude (Anthropic) MAX Annual Subscription (2 licenses) - Claude (Anthropic) PRO Annual Subscription (1 license) - OpenAI ChatGPT GO Annual Subscription (3 licenses) - Google AI AI Plus Annual Subscription (3 licenses) The scope includes provisioning of annual subscriptions for the above AI platforms, including license activation, cloud access, and vendor support. The number of licenses may be flexible based on NICL's requirements. The delivery location is NICL Building, Abbasi Shaheed Road, Civil Line Sub-Division, Karachi South, Sindh. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit proposals online by Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 11:00 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. A bid security of Rs. 50,000 in the form of a Pay Order is required. Vendors must have completed at least three similar jobs in Pakistan and be active taxpayers. Technical and financial proposals will be evaluated with the financial proposal opened only for technically responsive bidders. The tender requires compliance with PEC and FBR registration, and bidders should ensure timely submission through EPADS. The bid opening will be on the same day at 11:30 AM via EPADS. Contact persons include Rehan Arif Khan (Assistant Manager Procurement) reachable at 0333-5392786 and email rehan.khan@nicl.com.pk. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your EPADS registration is complete well before the deadline and submit all required documents including bid security in the prescribed format to avoid disqualification. Familiarize yourself with the detailed terms and conditions available on EPADS and prepare your technical proposal carefully to meet all eligibility and evaluation criteria. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for firms specializing in AI software subscriptions and consultancy services to partner with a leading insurance company in Karachi.