This tender invites bids for the procurement of IT equipment specifically for the Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) project in Hyderabad, issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority. The procurement falls under the IT & Office Equipment category and is aimed at equipping the CATI operations with the necessary hardware. Hyderabad-based bidders and suppliers are encouraged to participate in this opportunity issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority, a federal entity responsible for airport management and logistics. The scope includes supply and delivery of IT equipment such as laptops, desktops, and ADF scanners as per detailed technical specifications. The delivery location is Logistics Center (South), Karachi, with a delivery period of 90 days from contract signing. The tender requires bidders to submit both technical and financial proposals in sealed envelopes and also upload them electronically on the PPRA EPADS portal. The bid security amount is PKR 384,966, and the bids will be opened on the same day as the closing date at 11:30 AM. The tender follows a single stage two envelope procedure under PPRA Rule 36(b). Bidders must be registered on the PPRA EPADS portal and comply with all eligibility criteria including NTN registration and active taxpayer status on the FBR portal. The tender emphasizes strict compliance with PEC categories, FBR/ATL status, and requires submission of original bid security with the technical proposal. Performance bond of 10% of the contract value is mandatory upon award. The tender documents are available free of cost on the PPRA EPADS portal and the official PAA website. Submission deadline is **18 March 2026 at 11:00 AM PKT**, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day at the Logistics Center (South), HQ Pakistan Airports Authority, JIAP Karachi. Bidders must submit bids both online and physically in sealed envelopes to the specified address. Late or incomplete submissions will be rejected. The tender requires strict adherence to bid validity of 180 days and prohibits alternative or conditional bids. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security is in the prescribed form (pay order or bank guarantee from approved banks) and attached with the technical bid. Also, verify your active taxpayer status on the FBR portal before submission to avoid disqualification. Early submission is advised to avoid last-minute technical glitches on the EPADS portal.