Procurement of IT Equipment, Plant & Machinery for Centre of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CoE-CPEC), PIDE

The Centre for Excellence for China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CoE-CPEC) under the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring IT equipment, plant, and machinery for its operations in the financial year 2025-26. This procurement includes advanced teleconference systems such as AI Conference System with SMD LED walls, PTZ cameras, AV controllers, and ceiling array microphones. It also covers smart meeting boards, laptops, desktops, network equipment, printers, scanners, shredders, and CCTV cameras. Additionally, plant and machinery items like air conditioners, LED screens, UPS systems, and internal electrification for the conference hall are included. The technical scope involves supply, installation, and commissioning of these goods at the Centre of Excellence for CPEC, PIDE, Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad. The tender requires compliance with specifications such as local and international warranty, use of approved makes like HP, Dell, Samsung, and Gree, and includes cabling and electrical works. Bidders must be registered with FBR and other relevant authorities, possess PEC categories if applicable, and demonstrate experience with similar procurements. The tender follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method with a bid validity of 88 days. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Monday, May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM, with bid opening at 12:30 PM the same day. Original bid security in the form of a pay order must be submitted physically before the deadline. The submission address is the Centre of Excellence for CPEC, PIDE, Islamabad. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the same venue. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare the technical and financial bids as per the detailed specifications and instructions. Non-compliance with bid security submission or failure to use the EPADS platform will lead to disqualification. Attention to detail in documentation and adherence to deadlines will enhance chances of success in this competitive procurement.