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

State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC) invites technical and financial bids for the supply, installation and support services of Data Center Core Switches at Karachi. The procurement follows PPRA Rules 2004 under a single stage two envelopes procedure. Intended bidders must be well recognized IT firms dealing in sale, installation and support services of Data Center Core Switches. They must be registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and have their own offices and telephone numbers; failure to comply will result in rejection of the tender. Items being procured: - Supply, Installation and Support Services of Data Center Core Switches (quantity and detailed terms as per tender document). The scope includes comprehensive technical support and installation at the data center site in Karachi. Bidders must ensure compliance with all technical specifications and provide ongoing support as per contract terms. Eligibility requires registration with PPRA for e-procurement on the E-PADS system, valid FBR registration, and submission of earnest money of PKR 500,000. Tender documents can be viewed and downloaded from the PPRA website www.ppra.gov.pk and the State Life website www.statelife.com.pk. Bids must be submitted through the EPADS portal by 23-09-2026 before 11:00 am. Technical bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 am. The State Life Insurance Corporation reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in accordance with PPRA rules. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your firm is registered on the EPADS portal well in advance and that all required documents, including earnest money, are uploaded correctly to avoid disqualification.