Procurement of High-Performance Laptops for HBFC Head Office Karachi

This tender invites bids for the supply of high-performance laptops for the House Building Finance Company Limited (HBFC) Head Office located in Karachi, Sindh. The procurement falls under the IT & Office Equipment category and is managed by HBFC's General Services Department. The laptops must meet advanced technical specifications suitable for professional use in a corporate environment. The scope includes laptops from reputed brands such as HP, Dell, or Apple with cutting-edge processors up to Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32 GB RAM, and high-speed PCIe Gen4 or Gen5 NVMe SSD storage. The 16-inch displays feature backlit spill-resistant keyboards, and connectivity options include Thunderbolt USB Type-C, USB Type-A, RJ-45 ethernet, HDMI 2.1, and more. The devices must run MS Windows 11 Professional 64-bit and include the latest MS Office suite, backed by a three-year onsite comprehensive warranty. Delivery is expected within 10 working days after purchase order issuance. Bidders should ensure compliance with HBFC's eligibility criteria, including valid GST registration, active taxpayer status, and no blacklisting by any government entity. The tender evaluation follows Rule 36 (a) of PPRA Rules using a single stage, single envelope procedure. Bidders must provide a fixed bid security of PKR 20,000 in the form of a pay order or bank draft. It is advisable to verify PEC category requirements and ensure FBR/ATL compliance for the financial year 2025-26 to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 13th February 2026 at 11:00 am, with bid opening scheduled at 11:30 am on the same day via the PPRA EPADS portal. Physical submission of original bid security in a sealed envelope is mandatory at HBFC's Head Office, 3rd Floor, Finance & Trade Centre, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender documents for the exact stamp duty and bid security submission requirements, as missing these can lead to outright rejection. Also, ensure all technical and financial documents are complete and compliant to avoid disqualification during evaluation.