Procurement of Laptops for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) is inviting bids for the procurement of laptops through the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS). This tender is specifically for suppliers and service providers who are eligible under the National Competitive Bidding procedure. The procurement is based in Peshawar, the capital city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and aims to equip the authority with modern laptops to support its administrative and operational functions. The technical scope includes the supply of laptops meeting the required specifications as per the bidding documents. Bidders must ensure their submissions comply with the single stage one envelope procedure as per the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Rules, 2014. The tender requires a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) equal to 2% of the quoted amount as bid security, payable to the KPK Culture & Tourism Authority Fund Account. The original CDR must be submitted to the KPCTA office by the bid submission deadline, while a scanned copy should be uploaded on EPADS. Eligibility criteria include valid and renewed registration certificates with recognized professional bodies such as FBR (NTN & KPRA/STRN Certificate). Companies must be active on the active taxpayer list, and if a company is involved, it must have a valid SECP certificate. Bidders are required to submit their bids electronically via the EPADS platform by 22nd June 2026 at 2:00 pm. No hard copies of bidding documents are accepted. The bids will be opened on the same day at 2:30 pm in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 15th June 2026 at 12:30 pm in the conference hall of KPCTA. Bidders must also submit an affidavit on stamp paper, attested by a notary public, affirming the correctness of the information provided in the bidding documents. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely electronic submission on EPADS and to prepare the original CDR well in advance to avoid last-minute issues. This tender offers a great opportunity for suppliers with experience in IT equipment to engage with a reputable government authority in Peshawar.