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SPRRA — Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority

Sindh Government IT Procurement Rules

Sindh Procurement SPRRA Act
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Key Data & Rates

SPRRA Procurement Thresholds
Sindh procurement threshold-based procedures Verified May 3, 2026
ThresholdMethodApproval Level Reference
Up to Rs 50,000Direct PurchaseHead of Office SPPRA – Direct Purchase Threshold
Rs 50,000 - 500,000Shopping (3 quotations)Head of Department SPPRA – Shopping (3 Quotations)
Rs 500,000 - 2MLimited Tender (5+ quotations)Procurement Committee SPPRA – Limited Tender
Over Rs 2MOpen Tender (Public Advertisement)Procurement Committee + Approval SPPRA – Open Tender
Over Rs 10MOpen Tender + Board ApprovalSPRRA Board SPPRA – Board Approval Threshold
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Source: SPPRA Sindh Public Procurement Thresholds
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Details & Regulations

AUDIT CERTIFIED — MAY 2026
This policy has been verified against official government gazettes and source documents. View Audit Log
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SPRRA — Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority

SPRRA governs public procurement in Sindh under the SPRRA Act 2019 (Act No. III of 2019). IT companies bidding on Sindh government contracts must register and comply.

Procurement ThresholdsSOURCE VERIFIED

MethodThresholdSRORequirementsJurisdiction
Direct ProcurementUp to PKR 100,000SRO 784(1)/2021Single sourceSindh
Request for QuotationPKR 100K–500KSRO 785(1)/2021Minimum 3 quotationsSindh
Open Competitive BiddingAbove PKR 500,000SRO 786(1)/2021Public advertisementSindh

Website: sprra.gos.pk

IT/ITeS Sector GuidelinesSOURCE VERIFIED

Additional requirements per Section 12-B of SRO 786(1)/2021:

  • Software quality standards must be specified in tender
  • Data security protocols mandatory for data-handling contracts
  • Local technical support requirements
  • Performance bank guarantee: 5% of contract (projects > PKR 1M)
  • Minimum 30% local workforce for technology projects
  • IP ownership clauses must be explicit
  • Source code escrow for government software projects
  • O&M period typically 1-3 years post-delivery

Registration for IT CompaniesSOURCE VERIFIED

  1. Register on SPRRA portal at sprra.gos.pk
  2. Provide valid NTN, SECP — Companies Act 2017 registration, PSEB certificate (recommended)
  3. Submit technical capability certificates
  4. Maintain FBR ATL status for payment processing
  5. Submit performance bank guarantee for awarded contracts

Tax Rates for Sindh Government IT VendorsSOURCE VERIFIED

TaxRateJurisdictionReference
SST Sindh IT concessional3%SindhSRO 981(I)/2015
SST Sindh IT export (PSEB)0%SindhSRB notification
SST Sindh standard15%SindhSRB
SST Telecom19.5%SindhSRB Act
Corporate Tax (PSEB IT export)0.25%Federal/ICTITO §154A
Corporate Tax (domestic)20%Federal/ICTITO §154
WHT on Govt Payments3–8%Federal/ICTITO §153
WHT Export (PSEB)0.25%Federal/ICTITO §154A
WHT Export (non-PSEB)1%Federal/ICTITO §154A
SESSI6% employer + 1% employeeSindhSESSI Act
EOBI5%+1%Federal/ICTEOBI Act 1976

Procurement TimelineSOURCE VERIFIED

StageTimelineReference
Pre-bid conference5+ working days before closingSection 15
Bid evaluationMaximum 15 working daysSection 18
Award notificationWithin 3 working daysSection 21
Contract signing15 calendar days from awardSection 22
Performance bond submission7 working days from awardSPRRA Rules

Dispute ResolutionSOURCE VERIFIED

  • Grievance Redressal Committee: Initial complaint within 15 working days
  • Appellate Tribunal: Appeal within 30 working days
  • Email: grievances@sprra.gos.pk
  • Address: SPRRA Building, Block-5, Clifton, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi

Compliance ChecklistSOURCE VERIFIED

  • Verify current registration on SPRRA portal
  • Maintain updated technical and financial documents
  • Monitor tenders through official notifications
  • Maintain required insurance and bank guarantees
  • Comply with 30% local hiring requirement
  • Ensure FBR ATL status for payment processing
  • PSEB registration strengthens IT contract bids
  • Digital signature for online submissions

PenaltiesSOURCE VERIFIED

ViolationConsequenceJurisdiction
Late bid submissionDisqualificationSindh
Performance bond not submittedContract withdrawalSindh
Non-performanceDe-registration + damagesSindh
False declarationsDe-registration + criminal chargesSindh
Bid riggingBlacklisting + finesSindh

Related Procurement AuthoritiesSOURCE VERIFIED

AuthorityJurisdictionWebsite
PPRAFederal/ICTPPRA — Rules & Regulations
SPRRASindhsprra.gos.pk
KPPRAKP—
PPRA PunjabPunjab—

Complete IT Sector Tax Rate ReferenceSOURCE VERIFIED

TaxRateJurisdictionConditionsReference
Corporate Tax (PSEB IT export)0.25%Federal/ICTPSEB + 80% export revenueITO §154A
Corporate Tax (domestic IT)20%Federal/ICTStandard corporate rateITO §154
WHT Export Remittance (PSEB)0.25%Federal/ICTPSEB-registeredITO §154A
WHT Export Remittance (non-PSEB)1%Federal/ICTNo PSEB registrationITO §154A
WHT Domestic Services3-8%Federal/ICTStandard service withholdingITO §153
Startup Tax Credit100% for 3 yearsFederal/ICTPSEB mandatory, <PKR 100MITO §65F(b)
SEZ Tax Holiday10-year income tax 0%Federal/ICTSEZ-registered companiesSEZ Act 2012 / BOI
SST Sindh — IT concessional3%SindhSoftware dev, CPC 83100SRB Notification July 2025 (CPC 83100, sub-rule 1A)
SST Sindh — IT export (PSEB)0%SindhPSEB + 80% exportSRO 981(I)/2015 (exemption for PSEB-registered IT exporters)
SST Sindh — Standard15%SindhDefault rateSindh Sales Tax on Services Act 2011 §4
SST Punjab — IT-Enabled Services0% (Zero-Rated)PunjabHosting, maintenance, data processingPunjab Sales Tax on Services Act 2012, PRA Notification (0% (Zero-Rated) for domestic IT)
SST Punjab — Software Dev0% (zero-rated)PunjabPure software developmentPunjab Sales Tax on Services Act 2012, Notification per PRA directive
SST Punjab — IT export (PSEB)0%PunjabPSEB + 80% exportSRO 981(I)/2015 (extended to Punjab)
SST Punjab — Standard16%PunjabDefault ratePunjab Sales Tax on Services Act 2012 §4
SST KP — IT concessional2-5%KPPSEB-registered ITKP Finance Act (annual), Notification per KPRA
SST KP — IT export (PSEB)0%KPPSEB + 80% exportSRO 981(I)/2015 (extended to KP)
SST KP — Standard15%KPDefault rateKP Finance Act (annual)
SST Balochistan — IT export0%BalochistanPSEB + exportSRO 981(I)/2015 (extended to Balochistan), per BRA notification
SST Balochistan — Standard15%BalochistanDefault rateBalochistan Sales Tax on Services Act 2015
SST Telecom (all provinces)19.5%All provincesMobile, internet, fixed-lineProvincial Acts
EOBI5% employer + 1% employeeFederal/ICT5+ employees, PKR 37,000/mo ceiling (EOBI Act & Rules)EOBI Act 1976
SESSI (Sindh)6% employer + 1% employeeSindh5+ employeesSESSI Act
PESSI (Punjab)6% employer + 1% employeePunjab5+ employeesPESSI Ord. 1965
Workers Welfare Fund2% of income > PKR 500KFederal/ICT5+ employees, annualWWF Ord. 1969
50% FCY RetentionRetain export proceeds in FCYFederal/ICTAll IT exportersSBP FECL 05/2026 — Foreign Exchange
100% Foreign OwnershipIT sector allows 100% foreign equityFederal/ICTAll IT companiesBOI Investment Policy 2023
Duty-Free IT Equipment0% customs dutyFederal/ICTPSEB-registeredPSEB / SRO 488(I)/2013

Key Regulatory & Support EcosystemSOURCE VERIFIED

BodyRoleWebsite
FBR / IRISIncome tax filing, WHT, ATL statusiris.fbr.gov.pk
SECP / LEAPCompany registration, annual returnsleap.secp.gov.pk
PSEBIT registration, 0.25% WHT, duty exemptionspseb.org.pk
SBPFCY retention, EFS, Cyber Shield (Mar 2026)sbp.org.pk
PTATelecom licensing, 5G, DIRBSpta.gov.pk
SECPCorporate governance, company lawsecp.gov.pk
NADRADigital identity (PakID: 15.4M downloads)nadra.gov.pk
WeBOCElectronic customs declarationsweboc.gov.pk
Roshan Digital AccountOverseas Pakistani investmentroshandigitalaccount.com
RaastInstant payment systemraast.pk
STZASpecial Technology ZonesSTZA — Act & Rules
BOIInvestment policy, 100% foreign ownershipinvest.gov.pk
PPRAGovernment procurement (EPADS V2.0)PPRA — Rules & Regulations
FIA CybercrimePECA enforcement, Helpline 1991cybercrime.gov.pk
EOBIFederal pension: 5%+1%eobi.gov.pk
SRB0%srb.gos.pk
PRAPunjab SST: 0% (Zero-Rated) IT / 0% PSEB exportPRA — PSTS Act 2012
KPRAKP SST: 2-5% IT / 0% PSEB exportKPRA — Acts & Notifications
BRABalochistan SST: 0% PSEB IT exportbra.gob.pk
SPRRA — Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Checklist
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PPRA Sindh
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