Web Hosting Services for TDAP Websites

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is procuring Web Hosting Services specifically for its websites. This procurement is based in Karachi, Sindh, and is aimed at supporting the digital infrastructure of TDAP for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement process follows the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure under the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) as the evaluation technique. Items being procured: - Web Hosting Services: 12/month - One Time Setup Cost: 1/job The web hosting service requires a customized dedicated cloud server with specifications including a 16-core processor, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD storage, basic management, 1 public IP, 5TB bandwidth, and a 99.99% uptime guarantee. The server must run Ubuntu 20.04 and include cPanel Pro Cloud with 30 accounts. Security features are comprehensive, including WAF/DDOS mitigation, advanced firewall with IPS/IDS threat detection, SIEM integration, advanced malware protection with daily offsite backups, and vulnerability and penetration testing covering OWASP Top 10+ vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, SSRF, API security, JWT token analysis, SSL/TLS cryptographic analysis, CVE detection, and file inclusion/path traversal testing. The one-time setup cost covers server setup and migration. The services will be delivered at TDAP's office located on the 5th Floor, Block A, FTC Building, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be technically qualified with valid FBR registration (NTN or GSTN), SRB certificate, and non-blacklisting affidavit. Bidders must submit a complete profile and comply with tax regulations. The bid security is PKR 120,000, and bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by August 13, 2026, 11:00 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. The bid validity period is 60 days. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submit all required documents, including the original bid security, before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Attention to the detailed technical specifications and security requirements will be critical for a successful bid. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified IT service providers to support a key government agency's digital presence with robust, secure, and reliable web hosting solutions.