Procurement of Oracle Standard Edition 2 License Processor (Perpetual) with Annual Support

The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (MIS) invites sealed bids for the procurement of Oracle Standard Edition 2 License Processor (Perpetual) along with annual support for production servers. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted under the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. The procurement is specifically for the MIS Department located at 12th Floor, PNSC Building, M.T. Khan Road, Karachi. Items being procured: - Oracle Database Standard Edition 2 License Processor (Perpetual) - Quantity: 2 licenses - Annual Support for the above licenses The technical scope includes provision of Oracle database licenses with perpetual usage rights and annual support services. Bidders must ensure compliance with the specifications and provide licenses that are brand new, with valid certificates of origin and warranty. The successful bidder will also provide onsite, online, and offsite technical support including fault rectification, updates, patches, and upgrades for one year. Activation of Customer Support Identification (CSI) and related licenses from Oracle Corporation must be completed within four weeks of purchase order issuance. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be authorized Oracle partners with certified technical teams, have at least three years of relevant experience, maintain a customer support office in Karachi, and submit financial stability documents and affidavits confirming no blacklisting. Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 by Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Original bid security in the form of a pay order must be physically submitted to the MIS Department at the address above before the deadline. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM via EPADS. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 portal to avoid disqualification due to submission errors. Also, prepare all required documents including bid security and technical certifications well in advance to meet the strict deadlines. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for qualified Oracle partners to supply critical database licenses and support services to a major government shipping corporation in Karachi.