Procurement of Heavy Duty Scanners for NADRA Islamabad

NADRA Islamabad invites bids for the procurement of heavy duty scanners under the National Competitive Bidding method for the financial year 2025-26. This tender is focused on acquiring four heavy duty scanners designed to handle bulky and bound documents with high daily scan volumes, suitable for the NADRA Store Department in G-9 Islamabad. The scanners must meet technical specifications including a scanning speed of 80 ppm color duplex at 300 dpi, CIS imaging technology, and a document feeding capacity of up to 80 sheets. Delivery is expected within 8 weeks under DDP terms. The procurement requires authorized bidders only, with mandatory eligibility criteria including valid NTN, GST registration, active ATL status, and submission of bid security of Rs. 80,000. The tender follows a single stage two envelope procedure with electronic bid submission via EPADS. The technical bid will be evaluated first, followed by financial bids of technically compliant bidders. The contract includes a 10% performance security and a one-year OEM warranty. Liquidated damages of 0.1% per day up to 10% apply for delivery delays. Bidders must comply with PEC and FBR requirements, including valid tax registrations and non-blacklisting declarations. The tender emphasizes strict adherence to PPRA rules and requires submission of manufacturer authorization letters. The submission deadline is 20th April 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day at NADRA HQ Islamabad. Bids must be submitted electronically; manual bids will not be accepted. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely submission of the original hard copy of the bid security by 11:00 AM on the closing date to avoid disqualification of the electronic bid. Also, verify compliance with all mandatory eligibility and technical criteria to avoid rejection during preliminary evaluation.