Procurement of 1,690 Android Smartphones for Pakistan Post

The Directorate General Pakistan Post under the Ministry of Communications invites eligible bidders to participate in the procurement of 1,690 Android Smartphones intended to strengthen international mail delivery operations for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned with reserved funds specifically allocated for this purpose. Items being procured: - 1,690 Android Smartphones The procurement will be conducted through an e-bidding process on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, accessible at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. The bidding will follow the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique, in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and any applicable regulations or guidelines issued by the authority. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as described in the bidding documents, submitted in the form of a Pay Order or Demand Draft. If Bid Security is not required by the procuring agency, bidders must provide a Bid Security Declaration as specified. Bidders are required to register on EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM. E-bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. A tutorial for the registration process is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. The bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available online. Interested bidders should ensure timely registration and submission to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to complete the EPADS registration well before the deadline to resolve any technical issues and to carefully review the bid security requirements to ensure compliance and avoid rejection of bids.