Supply & Installation of Solar Hybrid PV System Parts & Accessories and Renewal Licenses of Web Application Firewall WAF1 and WAF2

Sindh Bank Limited, operating a network of 330 online branches across Pakistan, invites electronic bids (E-bids) via the E-PADS (E-PAK Acquisition & Disposal System) portal from bidders registered as active taxpayers with FBR/SRB under SPPRA Rules 2010. Items being procured: - Supply & Installation of Solar Hybrid PV System Parts & Accessories - Renewal Licenses of Web Application Firewall WAF1 and WAF2 The procurement covers solar hybrid photovoltaic system components and accessories, along with renewal licenses for critical web application firewall software (WAF1 and WAF2) to enhance cybersecurity. Bidders must comply with technical specifications as per tender documents and submit bids electronically only; manual bids will not be accepted. Eligibility requires registration on the E-PADS system, valid FBR/SRB active taxpayer status, and adherence to bid security requirements of 5% of the total estimated cost in the form of Pay Order or Bank Guarantee favoring Sindh Bank Limited. Bidders should ensure timely registration and submission to avoid disqualification. Key dates include tender publication on 18 August 2026, bid submission deadline on 3 September 2026 up to 10:30 AM for the solar system and 10:45 AM for firewall licenses, with opening at 11:00 AM and 11:15 AM respectively on the same day. Submission of bid security must be at the Head of Administration Division, Sindh Bank Limited, B-2 Floor, Federation House, Abdullah Shah Ghazi Road, Clifton, Karachi. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the tender documents for detailed technical and financial requirements and ensure all electronic submissions are completed well before deadlines to avoid last-minute technical issues on the E-PADS portal.