Procurement of MS Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) Licenses & User CALs T#03/26-27

The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of MS Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) Licenses and User CALs under tender reference P87202 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is specifically for the supply of software licenses to be delivered to the SECP office located at 4th Floor, NICL Building, Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad. Items being procured: - Exchange Server SE Standard Server License (312-03035), Quantity: 12 - Exchange Server SE User CALs (381-02255), Quantity: 300 The procurement follows a National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Bidders must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform and submit their bids electronically through this portal. The bid security amount is PKR 600,000 in the form of a Pay Order, to be submitted physically before the bid submission deadline. Eligibility criteria include valid Microsoft Partner certification, authorization proof from Microsoft, and compliance with tax registration requirements. Bidders must also provide evidence of at least three years' experience in Microsoft enterprise solutions along with relevant work orders. The deadline for bid submission is Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 02:30 PM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 03:00 PM via EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure compliance with all technical and financial requirements. The Procuring Agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids without assigning any reason. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 system to avoid disqualification due to technical submission errors. Also, prepare all required documentation including bid security and Microsoft certifications in advance to meet the strict submission deadlines.