Procurement of Desktop Computers for Government Vocational Training Centre and Business Institute Karachi

This tender invites bids for the procurement of desktop computers for two key government training centers in Karachi: the Government Vocational Training Centre, Sadaat Colony, and the Government Institute of Business & Commercial Education, Azizabad. Issued by the Sindh Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (STEVTA), this procurement falls under the IT & Office Equipment category and aims to equip these institutions with modern computing facilities. The scope includes supplying Core i3 14th Gen desktop computers with 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD or higher, Windows 11 Pro, and complete accessories such as keyboard and mouse. The delivery and installation will be at the specified consignees in Karachi. The technical specifications require official one-year warranty and authentic serial and model numbers for verification. The procurement process follows a single stage two-envelope bidding system with a bid security of PKR 1,000,000 and a bid validity of 90 days. Bidders must be registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax authorities and provide mandatory documents including proof of business experience, tax registrations, audit reports, and turnover certificates. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status is essential, and bidders should ensure their documentation is complete to avoid disqualification. The tender emphasizes adherence to the Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (amended 2019). The submission deadline is set for 23rd April 2026 at 1:00 PM, with bid opening at 1:30 PM on the same day at STEVTA's office in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi. Bids must be submitted electronically via the SPPRA EPADS portal, accompanied by the required bid security and supporting documents. Physical delivery of original bid security and documents is also required before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Ensure all mandatory documents are complete and samples of quoted items are ready for inspection, as STEVTA reserves the right to verify credentials and conduct site inspections. Also, carefully follow the bid security and stamp duty requirements to avoid common pitfalls that lead to bid rejection.