Procurement of Endpoint Protection Solution for Sindh Revenue Board

Sindh Revenue Board invites electronic bids through the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) for an endpoint protection solution to enhance cyber security. The procurement comprises 390 endpoint protection solutions for on-premises servers and end-user devices; 40 server security solutions for physical and virtual servers for malware prevention; and 70 advanced cloud endpoint security solutions with central management and extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities.

The procurement will follow the single-stage, two-envelope procedure under the Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010. The award criterion is the most advantageous bid on a least-cost basis. Financial proposals will be opened only for technically qualified bidders. Bidding documents are scheduled for issuance on 16 November 2026, and a pre-bid conference is scheduled for 23 November 2026.

Technical and financial bids must be signed and stamped and submitted through EPADS by 3:00 pm on 4 December 2026. Only uploaded bids, duly signed and stamped and accompanied by supporting documents, will be accepted. The original bid security pay order must reach the Procurement Wing, Sindh Revenue Board, before the submission deadline. Bids will be opened at 3:30 pm on 4 December 2026.

Bid security of Rs. 130,000 must accompany the bid in the form of a pay order in favour of Sindh Revenue Board. The performance security is 10% of the contract price, payable through a bank guarantee or pay order. Bids must remain valid for 90 days.

Bidders must have valid GST and income tax registration with FBR, sales tax registration with Sindh Revenue Board, and active taxpayer status with FBR and SRB, supported by certificates from the relevant tax authorities. The bidder and all consortium partners in a joint venture must submit documentary proof of active taxpayer status.

The bidder and all consortium partners must not be declared ineligible for corrupt or fraudulent practices or blacklisted by a provincial or federal government agency or a semi-government organization, agency or department. Original affidavits on stamp paper from the bidder and all consortium partners are required. Bidders must demonstrate experience providing maintenance and support of similar nature and size for antivirus services to at least three clients during the last five years, supported by work orders or purchase orders, completion certificates and client satisfaction letters. Average annual turnover must be at least PKR 15 million over the last three years, supported by audited financial statements. Failure to submit the required eligibility evidence will result in rejection.

Bids received after the deadline or without bid security in the required amount and form will be rejected. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids subject to the relevant provisions of the Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010.

Contact the Procurement Specialist, Sindh Revenue Board, 3rd Floor, Shaheen Complex Building, M.R. Kiyani Road, Karachi. Telephone: 021-99217800 Ext:121. Email: shoaib.qayyum@srb.gos.pk.