Supply, Installation and Support Services of Core Switches at Data Center Karachi

State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan invites technical and financial bids for the supply, installation, and support services of core switches at its Data Center in Karachi. This procurement is managed by the IT Division of State Life Principal Office Karachi. The tender follows the PPRA rules under the Single Stage - Two Envelope Procedure and requires participation through the EPADS e-procurement system. Items being procured: - Core Switches The scope includes delivery, installation, and ongoing support services for the core switches to ensure optimal performance and reliability of the data center network infrastructure. Bidders must be well-recognized IT firms registered with PPRA for e-procurement and capable of fulfilling the technical requirements as per tender documents. Tender documents can be viewed and downloaded from the PPRA and SLIC websites at www.ppra.gov.pk and www.statelife.com.pk, as well as the EPADS system. Only firms registered on EPADS will be eligible to submit bids. Filled tenders must be submitted electronically through the EPADS system by the deadline of 23rd September 2026 before 11:00 a.m. Technical bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 a.m. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all PPRA regulations and submission requirements. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the tender documents on the official portals and ensure timely submission via EPADS to avoid disqualification due to late or incomplete bids.