Purchase of OMR Scanners and OMR Software (Verificare) for HQ Military Land and Cantonments

This tender invites bids for the procurement of OMR Scanners and OMR Software (Verificare) for the Headquarters of Military Land and Cantonments Board in Rawalpindi, Punjab. The procurement falls under IT & Office Equipment and IT Software & Licenses categories, reflecting the need for advanced scanning hardware and specialized software solutions to support administrative and operational functions. The scope includes supply of two OMR Scanners Model E 1040 with high-speed scanning capabilities, multi-format output, and advanced document handling features. The OMR Software (Verificare) is required as a service to complement the scanners, ensuring seamless data capture and processing. The equipment will be delivered to the Military Land and Cantonments Board office located at Pak Secretariate-II, M.O.D, Murree Road, Saddar, Rawalpindi. The technical specifications emphasize reliability, compatibility with Windows and Linux systems, and a three-year advanced unit replacement warranty. Bidders should ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and the specific requirements for the 2025-26 financial year. The tender requires a fixed price bid in Pakistani Rupees, with a bid validity of 60 days. Bid security must be submitted in the form of a Pay Order. The Military Land and Cantonments Board expects bidders to be registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform and to meet all eligibility criteria including FBR registration and technical qualifications. The submission deadline is set for 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with bid opening scheduled at 12:30 PM the same day via the EPADS online portal. Physical submission of bid security is required at the specified Rawalpindi address. Interested bidders should prepare their technical and financial bids carefully, ensuring all documentation and bid security requirements are met. Pro-Tip: Make sure to register early on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents before the deadline. Also, verify the bid security submission process carefully, as failure to submit the original bid security physically will lead to disqualification. Check the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty or bid security declaration requirements that are often overlooked.