Hiring of Cloud Hosting Services for SSPDSS
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Invitation for Bids | Project: Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: PK-SPA-559693-NC-RFB
This is a services contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Scholarships. Located in Pakistan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for services in the infrastructure sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Request for Bids
Non-Consulting Services
Employer: Sindh Social Protection Authority, Social Protection Department, Government of Sindh
Project: Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh
Contract title: Hiring of Cloud Hosting Services for SSPDS
Country: Pakistan
Loan No. /Credit No. / Grant No.: World Bank Group under IDA Credit No.7229-PK
RFB No: PK-SPA-559693-NC-RFB
1. The Sindh Social Protection Authority (SSPA), Government of Sindh has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Hiring of Cloud Hosting Services for SSPDS.
2. The Procuring Agency Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders/firms for the hiring of Cloud Hosting Services for SSPDS. The objective of this assignment is to engage a qualified cloud Hosting service provider for SSPDS.
3. Bidding will be conducted through national competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” [November 2020] (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Procurement Section PM&IU of Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh and inspect the bidding document during office hours Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm or visit the SSPA’s Official website: www.sspa.gos.pk/procurement.
5. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application and upon payment of non-refundable fee of Rs.5,000/- The method of payment will be a pay order/bank draft made out in favor of Sindh Social Protection Authority, Social Protection Department GoS, either the same may be downloaded and printed out from the SSPA official website without paying any fee.
6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before October 12, 2026 by 11:00 am. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on the same day at the appointed time on October 12, 2026 by 11:30 am.
7. All Bids must be accompanied by a duly completed Bid-Securing Declaration in the form provided in Section IV, Bidding Forms, of the Bidding Document. Failure to submit the Bid-Securing Declaration shall considered the Bid non-responsive.
8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
9. The address(es) referred to above is (are):
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Strengthening Social Protection Delivery in Sindh,
Sindh Social Protection Authority
Social Protection Department, Government of Sindh
Building No. N- 155, Main Khayaban-e-Muslim road, Phase-6,
DHA, Karachi (Sindh)
Telephone: +92-21-35253091-2
Website: www.sspa.gos.pk
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on September 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00470384. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh
Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh has issued 29 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Transport & Logistics, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Pakistan. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: September 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00470384 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh in Pakistan. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Pakistan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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