Procurement of Desktop Computers by Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO)

The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) invites sealed bids for the procurement of desktop computers under Tender No. 142/2026. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. Bidders must be registered and eligible as per the detailed criteria outlined in the bidding documents. Items being procured include: - Desktop Computers (Quantity: 322 units) The specifications require internationally recognized brands such as HP, IBM, Dell, Fujitsu, Lenovo, Huawei or equivalent. Key technical requirements include Intel Core i7-13700 13th Generation or higher processor, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB NVME SSD, TPM 2.0 hardware security, pre-installed genuine licensed Windows 11 Pro or higher, 21 inch or higher FHD display, wired USB keyboard and mouse, integrated Ethernet Gigabit connectivity, and a minimum 3-year local/OEM warranty covering parts and labor. The procurement will be conducted using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Bidders must submit their bids online via EPADS v2.0 by the deadline of Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Original bid security must be submitted physically to the Material Management Directorate, Room # 237, WAPDA Offices Complex, HESCO Headquarters, Hussainabad, Hyderabad before the closing time. Technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Eligibility criteria include registration with FBR and active taxpayer status, no blacklisting, minimum past experience of supplying at least 100 similar units in the last 5 years, and authorization from the OEM. Financial requirements include an average annual turnover or cash/bank balance of at least PKR 40 million over the last three years. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents, ensure compliance with all technical specifications, and submit all required documents including bid security, authorization certificates, and financial statements. The delivery location is the Regional Store, HESCO, Hyderabad, with delivery expected within 120 days from the issuance of the purchase order. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on EPADS v2.0 and ensure timely submission of both electronic bids and physical bid security to avoid disqualification. Bidders should also prepare for the inspection process which will be conducted by HESCO inspectors at the supplier's premises. The contract includes a 3-year warranty and performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price. Payment will be made in Pakistani Rupees within 30 days of delivery and acceptance. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of branded desktop computers to engage with a major public sector utility in Sindh province.