Renewal of Software and Non-Consultancy Services for Financial Monitoring Unit Karachi

The Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) based in Karachi, Sindh, is procuring the renewal of software licenses and related non-consultancy services for the fiscal year 2025-26. This procurement specifically covers the renewal and delivery of TeamViewer and Proton VPN software licenses, including installation, configuration, and operational acceptance testing at the FMU premises located on the 2nd Floor, Main SBP Building, I.I Chundrigar Road, Karachi. The technical scope includes provision of 30 licensed users for TeamViewer with features such as concurrent sessions, multi-platform support, 256-bit AES encryption, and integration capabilities. Proton VPN renewal includes unlimited access to over 18,100 servers, advanced security features like multi-hop routing, kill switch, and encrypted storage of 500 GB. Both software solutions must be delivered and configured within 7 days of contract award. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) where applicable, and demonstrate technical competence and financial capacity to deliver the services. Joint ventures are not allowed. Bidders must submit bids through the EPADS v2.0 system and provide bid security in the form of Pay Order, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft. The bid validity period is 120 days. The deadline for bid submission is **Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM**, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM via EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions are not accepted. The contact person for queries is the Assistant Director at FMU, reachable at +92-346-907-8321 or via email at nisar.ahmad@fmu.gov.pk. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 platform, as all bids must be submitted electronically. Early submission of bid security originals to the FMU office is crucial to avoid disqualification. Careful adherence to the technical specifications and bid submission instructions will enhance the chances of success in this least cost based selection process.