This tender invites bids from eligible and reputable firms for the procurement and installation of IT hardware, machinery equipment, and generators for the Finance Department at the Sindh Secretariat in Karachi. The scope includes branded desktop computers, laptops, laser jet printers, UPS systems, image scanners, indoor air conditioners, and heavy-duty generators of 100 KVA and 500 KVA capacity. The delivery and installation timelines vary from 1-7 business days for IT and machinery equipment to 1-30 business days for generators after purchase order issuance. The procurement process follows a single-stage two-envelope bidding procedure under the Sindh Public Procurement Rules, 2010. Bidders must submit electronic bids through the designated e-procurement system and comply with bid security requirements amounting to 2% of the estimated value. The Finance Department ensures all costs related to transportation, installation, testing, commissioning, and training are borne by the successful bidder. Bidders should hold valid PEC registration and FBR/ATL status for the financial year 2025-26. The bid security must be valid for 28 days beyond the bid validity period. The department advises bidders to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure compliance with all technical and financial evaluation criteria. The submission deadline is set for 18th March 2026 at 11:00 am, with bid opening scheduled at 12:00 noon the same day. Physical bids are not accepted; all submissions must be electronic. The bidding documents can be obtained from the Finance Department Karachi or downloaded from the official websites. Pro-Tip: Make sure to check the newspaper advertisement for the exact stamp duty and bid security submission requirements, as these are often overlooked and can lead to disqualification.