Procurement of Laptop for Allama Iqbal Open University

The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) in Islamabad is inviting sealed bids for the procurement of laptops under the fiscal year 2026-27 budget. This procurement is planned to enhance the university's IT infrastructure and support academic and administrative functions. Items being procured: - Laptop (quantity and specifications as per bidding documents) The procurement will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 using a Single Stage-One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate and submit their bids electronically; manual submissions will not be accepted. Bid security is required as specified in the bidding documents and can be furnished via Pay Order, Call Deposit, Demand Draft, or a bid securing declaration. The bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, and specifications are available online at the EPADS portal. The deadline for bid submission is Monday, September 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:00 AM via EPADS. Interested bidders are advised to complete their registration on EPADS promptly. A tutorial for registration is available on YouTube. Eligibility criteria include valid FBR registration and compliance with all bidding requirements. Earnest money and technical bid requirements are detailed in the bidding documents. For successful participation, bidders should ensure timely registration on EPADS and carefully review all bidding documents to meet technical and financial criteria. Late or incomplete bids will be rejected. Contact the Directorate of Purchase & Stores at AIOU, Islamabad, for any clarifications. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of quality laptops to engage with a leading educational institution in Pakistan.