Procurement of IT Equipment and Services for Renewal of Email Services

The Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU), a Federal Government Organization based in Karachi, Sindh, invites electronic bids for the procurement of IT equipment and services specifically for the renewal of email services. This tender is open to service providers registered with PPRA for E-Procurement on e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System 2.0 (EPADS 2.0), possessing valid Income, Sales Tax registration, and Active Status on Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of relevant Tax Authorities. Items being procured: - Microsoft Office 365 Business Premium Email Licenses (Quantity: 44) - Microsoft Exchange Online (Plan1) Email Licenses (Quantity: 12) The scope includes renewal of email licenses to ensure uninterrupted email services for FMU. Bidders must submit technical and financial proposals under the 'Single-Stage One Envelope procedure' as per Public Procurement Rules (PPR), 2004. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of PKR 150,000 in the form of Demand Draft, Pay Order, or Bank Guarantee payable to Financial Monitoring Unit Government of Pakistan. The bid security must be uploaded on EPADS 2.0 and the original submitted physically by the closing date. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS 2.0 by 11:00 AM on 17th September 2026, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions will not be accepted. In case the bid opening date falls on a public holiday, bids will be opened on the next working day at the same time and venue. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with PPRA, ATL status, and compliance with tax requirements. Prospective bidders are advised to register on the EPADS portal if not already registered. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and submission on EPADS 2.0 to avoid disqualification due to technical issues or late submission. Also, prepare the bid security in the correct form and upload it as required to meet all compliance conditions.