Procurement of Heavy Duty Laser Printer for QESCO Computer Centre Quetta

This tender invites bids for the supply of a heavy duty laser printer at the QESCO Computer Centre in Quetta, Balochistan. The procurement is managed by Quetta Electric Supply Company Limited (QESCO) and falls under the Electronics & Appliances category. The printer required is a Ricoh SP 8400 A3 Black and White Heavy Duty MFP Laser Printer or equivalent, capable of printing up to 60 pages per minute with a 2.2-second first print time and 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution. The machine must support a maximum input capacity of 4,700 sheets with multiple paper trays and come with a one-year parts warranty plus three years of maintenance. The supply location is QESCO Computer Centre, Zarghoon Road, Quetta. The delivery schedule requires 100% supply within 60 days from the date of purchase order issuance. Bidders must ensure compliance with technical specifications and provide documentary proof of previous experience supplying similar equipment to QESCO, other DISCOs, or government departments. The bid security amount is PKR 30,000, valid for 120 days, and must be submitted in the form of a bank guarantee or Call Deposit Receipt (CDR). The bid must be submitted online via the E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (E-PADS) portal and a hard copy delivered half an hour before the tender opening. Bidders should be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and provide valid sales tax registration. The tender requires firm and final pricing exclusive of sales tax in Pakistani Rupees. The bid validity period is 120 days. Performance guarantee of 5% including 18% GST will be required from the successful bidder. Liquidated damages apply for late delivery at 2% per month up to a maximum of 10% of the contract price. Submission deadline is at 10:00 AM on 11th February 2026, with bid opening at 10:30 AM the same day at the office of Manager Material Management, QESCO Headquarters, Quetta. Bidders must submit sealed envelopes clearly marked for the heavy duty laser printer. The office address for submission is Zarghoon Road, Quetta. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid documents include all required forms, bid security, and signed tender pages. Missing or incomplete documentation is a common cause for rejection. Also, verify the bid security validity and format carefully to avoid disqualification.