State Life Insurance Website Hosting Email Security Services

The **State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan** based in Karachi is procuring comprehensive website hosting, email hosting, and security services for its official website www.statelife.com.pk. This tender covers a full suite of IT services including Windows and Linux server hosting, cloud-based email solutions with 1500 scalable accounts, and advanced website security measures such as Web Application Firewall (WAF), Content Delivery Network (CDN), and DDoS protection. The hosting infrastructure must be located within Pakistan, specifically in Tier-3 certified data centers, ensuring high availability and compliance with national security standards. The technical scope includes dedicated and VPS servers with specified RAM, CPU, and storage configurations, daily backups with three months archiving, real-time email replication, and enterprise-grade anti-spam and malware protection. The vendor must provide 24/7 technical support, SLA compliance, and ensure data protection under Pakistan's Personal Data Protection Act 2023. The contract is initially for one year with an option to extend for two more years under the same terms. Eligible bidders must be registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax departments, have valid NTN and GST certificates, and demonstrate a minimum turnover of **PKR 300 million** over the last three financial years. Experience in hosting, email, and security services with relevant certifications such as ISO 9001 and 27001 is mandatory. Firms must submit bids through the EPADS system by **04-05-2026 before 11:00 AM**, with technical bids opening at 11:30 AM the same day. The bid security of **PKR 500,000** must be submitted in the prescribed manner. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure full compliance with the technical specifications and provide detailed documentary evidence of relevant experience and certifications. Non-compliance or incomplete submissions may lead to disqualification at the technical evaluation stage. Bidders should also prepare for the mandatory Non-Disclosure Agreement and source code handover requirements to avoid contractual penalties.