Microsoft 365 Licenses Tender – USC Pakistan (IT Software Procurement)

Tender Category:
IT Software Procurement

1. Issuing Authority:
   Government of Pakistan
   Utility Stores Corporation (USC)
   Ministry of Industries and Production
2. Tender Notice Number:
   USC-IT/2023-14-18/ICT-OFFICE/02
3. Procurement Subject:
   Licensed Software (Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Business Standard) for USC Pakistan.
4. Eligible Bidders:
   Authorized dealers/distributors/suppliers registered with Income Tax & Sales Tax Departments, and on FBR’s Active Taxpayers List.
5. Submission Method:
   Electronic ONLY via E-PADS (http://eprocure.gov.pk).
   Manual submissions are NOT allowed.
6. Bid Submission Deadline:
   26 March 2025 at 11:00 AM (Pakistan Time)
7. Bid Opening:
   Same Day (26 March 2025) at 11:30 AM (Pakistan Time) via E-PADS.
   Note: If the opening date is a holiday, it shifts to the next working day at the same time.
8. Procurement Procedure:
   Single Stage Single Envelope (Rule 36(a) of Public Procurement Rules, 2004).
9. Bid Security Handling:
   Security for technically non-responsive bids will be returned.
10. Tender Documents:
    Available free of cost on:
    • USC Website: www.usc.org.pk
    • E-PADS-PPRA Website: www.eprocure.gov.pk
    • Bidders MUST register on E-PADS-PPRA to access documents.
11. Contact Information:
    General Manager (IT)
    Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Limited
    Head Office, 2nd Floor, Awami Trade Centre, Rohtas Road, G-9 Markaz, Islamabad.
    Phone: +92-51-9450125
    Email: gmit@usc.org.pk