Renewal of Oracle Financial Application Software Update License and Technical Support Agreement with Oracle

Inter State Gas Systems (Pvt) Limited (ISGS), operating under the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), Government of Pakistan, invites electronic bids from eligible IT firms and suppliers for the renewal of the Oracle Financial Application Software Update License and Technical Support Agreement with Oracle for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is specific to Islamabad and requires bidders to be registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and appear on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of FBR. Items being procured: - Renewal of Oracle Financial Application Software Update License - Technical Support Agreement with Oracle The scope includes renewal of the Oracle financial application software update license and technical support agreement effective August 2026-27 (CSI Number: 18711486). The successful bidder must provide and renew the license and agreement within seven days of contract signing. Bidders must comply with all mandatory requirements including submission of a Bid Securing Declaration, FBR registration, Oracle Partner/Distributor Certificate, and a duly signed price schedule. The bidding process follows the Single Stage One Envelope procedure as per Public Procurement Rules 2004. Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-PADS portal at www.eprocure.gov.pk by 1500 hours on 20 August 2026. Manual bids will not be accepted. Bid opening will occur the same day at 1530 hours in the presence of bidders' representatives who choose to attend. In case the deadline falls on a public holiday, the next working day will be considered the deadline. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder on a least cost basis, with preference given to bidders with the oldest Oracle membership in case of a tie. Interested bidders should register on e-PADS and download bidding documents from www.eprocure.gov.pk and www.isgs.com.pk. Clarifications can be requested via e-PADS or by email to isgs.procurement@isgs.com.pk at least three days before the bid submission deadline. Bidders are advised to carefully follow all instructions and ensure compliance with all terms and conditions to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your company profile, tax registrations, and Oracle partnership certificates are complete and up to date before bid submission to meet mandatory requirements and avoid rejection. Also, submit your bid well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues on the e-PADS portal.