Supply of Laser Printers and Color LaserJet Printers for HESCO Hyderabad

This tender invites bids for the supply of Laser Printers (20ppm) and Color LaserJet Printers with two color cartridges for Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) in Hyderabad, Sindh. The procurement is categorized under IT & Office Equipment and is planned for the financial year 2025-26. The printers must meet specified technical standards including print speed, resolution, memory, connectivity, and warranty requirements. The delivery is on Free Consignee Store (FCS) basis at Regional Store Hyderabad, with unloading responsibility on the supplier. The technical specifications demand high-quality materials and local availability of refills and toners to ensure sustainability and ease of maintenance. The tender follows the Public Procurement Rule 36(b) Single Stage Two Envelope procedure, requiring bidders to submit technical and financial bids separately via the EPADS online portal. Bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Bid security is mandatory, with specified amounts for each lot, and must be submitted in PKR through a bank guarantee, cash deposit receipt, or pay order. Samples must be submitted before the bid deadline and will be evaluated for compliance with the approved specifications. The evaluation will consider quality, workmanship, and value for money. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories and maintain good standing with FBR and other regulatory bodies. The tender requires submission of various documents including integrity pacts, no deviation certificates, financial reports, and declarations regarding blacklisting and litigation. The bid validity period is 120 days, and the performance security is 5% of the total contract price. Payment will be made in PKR within 30 days of invoice submission and acceptance. The submission deadline is on the 3rd of March 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with bid opening conducted on the EPADS portal. Physical submission of technical bids is encouraged but not mandatory. The office of the Manager Material Management HESCO, located at Room No. 237, 2nd Floor, WAPDA Offices Complex, Hussainabad Hyderabad, is the contact point for bid security submission and sample delivery. Pro-Tip: Ensure that the samples submitted strictly conform to the approved specifications and that the local availability of refills and toners is verifiable, as non-compliance will lead to bid rejection. Also, carefully check the bid security format and validity to avoid disqualification.