This tender invites bids for the procurement of IT and office equipment for the Islamabad office of the Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) based in Karachi, Sindh. The procurement covers a range of IT hardware including servers, laptops, printers, scanners, photocopiers, networking equipment, and air-conditioners, all essential for the smooth operation of the office environment. The scope includes high-performance 2U rack servers with Intel Xeon processors, laptops with latest generation Intel processors and MS Office, antivirus software, commercial-grade printers and scanners, network switches and cabling for a 20,000 sq ft premises, and energy-efficient air conditioners with DC inverter technology suitable for high-temperature areas. All items require installation and commissioning at the Karachi site, ensuring operational readiness. Bidders must comply with PEC category requirements and maintain valid FBR/ATL status for the financial year 2025-26. The tender demands a minimum 2% earnest money deposit and a 10% performance guarantee. The procurement follows the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method, emphasizing both technical merit and cost efficiency. Vendors should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria including NTN and GST registration, and provide documentary evidence of OEM partnerships where applicable. The submission deadline is set for Monday, April 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day via the EPADS v2.0 online portal. Physical submission of bid security is required at the PGJDC office in Karachi. All bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS; manual submissions will be disqualified. The physical address for bid security submission and correspondence is Ground Floor, PIDC House, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely registration on the EPADS portal and carefully review the bid security submission requirements. Missing the physical submission of bid security before the deadline is a common pitfall leading to disqualification. Also, verify the warranty and after-sales service infrastructure in Pakistan as these are critical evaluation criteria.