Procurement of Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Licenses for EPADS 2.0

House Building Finance Company Limited is inviting eligible bidders to participate in the procurement of Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Licenses for its EPADS 2.0 system. This procurement is being conducted through the Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure under the Public Procurement Rules 2026. The project is based in Karachi and all interested suppliers are encouraged to review the detailed bidding documents available on the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal. Items being procured: - Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Licenses (exact quantity not specified in the notice) The technical scope involves the supply and delivery of genuine Windows Server 2025 Datacenter Licenses, which will be used to support HBFC's datacenter operations under the EPADS 2.0 upgrade. Bidders must ensure that all licenses are authentic and compatible with the latest server infrastructure. The notice does not specify the number of licenses, so bidders should consult the bidding documents on the EPADS portal for full details. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). A fixed bid security of Rs. 250,000 is required, to be submitted in the form of a Pay Order or Bank Draft in favor of HBFC (NTN # 3096611-7). The scanned copy of the bid security must be uploaded electronically through the PPRA EPADS Portal, while the original must be submitted in a sealed envelope as per instructions. The deadline for bid submission is 26th November 2026 at 11:00 am. All bids must be submitted via the EPADS portal. For any clarifications, bidders may contact the Head of PMD & GSD at HBFC, 3rd Floor, FTC Building, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. A practical tip: ensure your bid security is both scanned and physically submitted to avoid disqualification due to incomplete documentation.