This tender invites bids from registered manufacturers or authorized dealers for the supply of a heavy duty photocopy machine at the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Head Office in Lahore. The procurement falls under the Electronics & Appliances category and is managed by SNGPL, a major gas transmission and distribution company in Pakistan. The photocopy machine must meet specific technical specifications including a copy speed of 35-45 pages per minute, support for paper sizes from A5 to A3, black and white output, and a minimum resolution of 600 x 600 dpi. It should have a paper input capacity of 1000-1500 sheets, built-in duplex and network capabilities, and a monthly duty cycle of at least 40,000 copies. The machine must be installed at the required location within the Head Office, with after-sale services and spares available in Pakistan, and a one-year standard warranty outside the warranty period. Bidders should ensure compliance with all technical parameters and provide a Bid Securing Declaration as per SNGPL requirements. The tender requires valid Professional Tax Clearance and active taxpayer status with the Federal Board of Revenue. Bidders must also be registered with the Sales Tax Department and provide a valid Sales Tax Registration Certificate. The procurement process follows the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules, and bidders should be aware of the 2025-26 fiscal year compliance requirements. The submission deadline is set for 19 January 2026 at 14:30 hours, with bid opening at 15:00 hours on the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal and physically to the Procurement Department, 1st Floor, Gas House, 21 Kashmir Road, Lahore. Only one representative per bidder is allowed to attend the bid opening. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully review the bid securing declaration and ensure your bid includes all required documents, including technical literature and country of origin details, to avoid disqualification. Also, check the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty or earnest money requirements that are often overlooked.