Procurement of Heavy Duty Laser Printer Consumable Parts for Quetta Electric Supply Company

The Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) based in Quetta, Balochistan, is procuring consumable parts for heavy duty laser printers under the contract reference P34163 for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement includes a variety of consumables such as developers, toners, maintenance kits, drums, hot rollers, and pressure rollers specifically for RICHO AFICIO printer models 9100, 2105, 8300/8400, 3350, and 3500. The items are to be delivered within 60 days to the QESCO HQ located on Zarghoon Road, Quetta. Bidders must be registered with the sales tax department and provide valid sales tax registration numbers. Experience in supplying similar goods to QESCO, other DISCOs, computer centers, or government organizations is mandatory. The procurement follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method and requires submission of a bid security in favor of the Chief Executive Officer QESCO Quetta. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS v2.0 platform by the deadline of June 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. The technical bid should include documentary evidence of eligibility, previous purchase orders, and compliance with specifications. The procurement process emphasizes adherence to Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and requires earnest money or bid security in the form of pay order, call deposit, bank guarantee, or demand draft. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance guarantee equivalent to 5% of the contract price. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on the EPADS platform and to upload all required documents correctly to avoid disqualification. Also, submitting the original bid security physically before the deadline to the QESCO HQ is crucial. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in printer consumables to engage with a major utility company in Balochistan with clear guidelines and a transparent evaluation process.