Procurement of Cloud Services for Sindh Insurance Limited Karachi

Sindh Insurance Limited Karachi invites bids for the procurement of cloud services under the Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (amended). This tender covers the provision of cloud infrastructure including two servers with specified CPU, RAM, and SSD storage, an NGINX reverse proxy, backup services with off-site retention, and Windows Server 2016 Standard licenses. The services are critical for SIL's IT operations and require a Karachi-based data center with Tier-III compliance and ISO 27001 certification. The scope demands robust technical capabilities including 24x7 support, Tier-1 ISP connectivity, and compliance with strict security standards. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of data center experience, a minimum client base, and meet all eligibility criteria. The technical proposal must be comprehensive, excluding financial details, and the financial bid must include all applicable taxes and duties. Bidders should be GST registered and submit a bid security of PKR 105,000 via pay order or insurance guarantee. The tender follows a single stage two envelope procedure where only technically qualified bids will have their financial proposals opened. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL registration is advised to ensure eligibility for the 2025-26 financial year. Submission deadline is on the 20th of January 2026 by 10:00 a.m., with bid opening at 11:00 a.m. at the Head of Administration office, 1st Floor Imperial Court Building, Dr. Zia Uddin Ahmed Road, Karachi. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal; no physical submissions will be accepted. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security is attached correctly and your technical proposal fully addresses the eligibility criteria to avoid disqualification. Regularly check the Sindh Insurance Limited and SPPRA websites for any amendments or clarifications to the tender.