Procurement of Computer Hardware and IT Equipment by Office of the Wafaqi Mohtasib

The Office of the Wafaqi Mohtasib Islamabad invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of computer hardware and IT equipment for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under the fund reserved for FY 2026-27 and aims to cover eligible payments under the contract titled 'Procurement of Computer Hardware and IT Equipment' with reference number P94327. Items being procured: - Computer Hardware - IT Equipment The procurement will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, ensuring transparency and compliance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. The bidding process will adopt the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique under a Single Stage-One Envelope procedure. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as described in the bidding documents, either in the form of a Pay Order or a bid securing declaration as per the specified format. Bidders are required to register on EPADS v2.0 to participate in the bidding process. The e-bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 on or before Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM via EPADS v2.0. Manual submission of bids will not be entertained. Vendors not yet registered on the new version of EPADS v2.0 may register themselves at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for the registration process is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. This procurement follows the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified accordingly. Notification copies are available on the procuring agency's website and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) website at www.ppra.org.pk. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure compliance with all requirements. Timely registration on EPADS and submission of bids electronically is crucial to avoid disqualification. This e-procurement approach facilitates a fair and efficient bidding process for all participants.