Procurement of IT Equipment Items including All-in-One Desktops, Camera Batteries, and Portable SSDs

The Chief Minister's Secretariat/House, Karachi, Sindh, is procuring a range of IT equipment items for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement includes high-performance all-in-one desktop computers with 24-inch IPS or higher resolution displays, latest generation ARM-based processors, minimum 16 GB RAM, 1TB SSD storage, and professional video editing software compatible with Windows OS. Additionally, rechargeable lithium-ion camera batteries for professional camcorders and handheld video cameras, as well as portable 2TB external SSDs with high read/write speeds and durability features, are included in the scope. The procurement is specifically for delivery at the Chief Minister's Secretariat/House, Karachi. The technical scope demands compliance with detailed specifications such as minimum CPU cores, GPU capabilities, battery capacities, protection features, and warranty periods ranging from 6 months to 1 year. Bidders must supply all items listed and ensure after-sale support and quality assurance. The delivery schedule requires all goods to be delivered within 7 days after issuance of the work order. Eligibility criteria include a minimum annual turnover of PKR 20 million, at least 5 years of relevant experience, valid professional tax certificates, and registration on the active taxpayer list of FBR and Sindh Revenue Board. Bidders must submit a bid security of 5% of the total quoted bid value in the form of CDR or pay order. The bid validity period is 90 days from the date of bid opening. Bids must be properly signed, sealed, and submitted in a single envelope to the Section Officer General, Chief Minister's Secretariat, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi. The deadline for submission is 30th April 2026 before 01:00 pm, with bid opening scheduled at 02:00 pm the same day in the Committee Room of the Chief Minister's Secretariat. The procurement method is a single stage-one envelope procedure. Bidders are advised to carefully follow the instructions regarding bid security, document submission, and compliance with all terms and conditions to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that all required documents including NTN, sales tax registration, bank statements, and affidavits are complete and properly signed to prevent rejection of bids.