This tender invites bids for the procurement of 200 Microsoft 365 Business Basic licenses by the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) in Islamabad. The licenses are required for a period of 12 months to support the Commission's IT infrastructure and digital operations under the financial year 2025-26. The procurement falls under the IT Software & Licenses category and is aimed at enhancing software capabilities for NAVTTC's administrative and training functions. The scope includes the supply of original Microsoft 365 Business Basic licenses, complete with a one-year warranty and technical support. The licenses must be genuine and not pirated, with an affidavit on stamp paper confirming authenticity. The delivery location is Islamabad, and the procurement process follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method through the EPADS v2.0 online portal. Bidders must submit their bids electronically by the deadline and provide a bid security in the form of a pay order. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC registration and maintain a valid FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender requires a fixed price bid in Pakistani Rupees, with a bid validity of 90 days. The performance guarantee is set at 10% of the contract price, payable via Call Deposit Receipt (CDR). NAVTTC emphasizes the importance of original software to avoid blacklisting and potential litigation. The submission deadline is set for 11:00 AM on April 20, 2026, with bid opening scheduled at 11:30 AM the same day on the EPADS platform. Physical submission of bids is not accepted, but the original bid security must be delivered to NAVTTC's office at Plot # 38, Kirthar Road, Sector H-9/4, Islamabad. Interested bidders should register on EPADS v2.0 and ensure all documentation is complete. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure timely submission of the original pay order to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the authenticity of the Microsoft licenses to prevent legal complications and blacklisting.