Procurement of Laptops and Desktop Computers for Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Company

The Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Company, located in Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, is procuring laptops and desktop computers for its operations during the financial year 2025-26. This procurement includes 5 laptops and 2 desktop computers with specific technical specifications such as Intel Core Ultra 7 processors for laptops and Intel Core i7 14th Gen for desktops, along with licensed Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office software. The laptops must have a 1-year international warranty and local service support in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, while the desktops include HP wireless keyboard and mouse combos and 22-inch monitors. Eligible bidders must be legally registered entities with at least 3 years of experience supplying IT hardware to government or corporate sectors, be on the FBR Active Taxpayer List, and provide a tender-specific Manufacturer Authorization Form confirming warranty support in Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Bidders must also submit an affidavit confirming no blacklisting and warranty conditions. The bidding process follows a Single Stage Single Envelope procedure with fixed, firm prices on a Delivered Duty Paid basis including all taxes and duties. The bid submission deadline is Monday, May 18, 2026, at 02:00 PM via the EPADS v2.0 online system, with the original bid security submitted physically to the specified address in Muzaffarabad before the deadline. The technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 02:30 PM. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare all required documents including NTN, STRN certificates, manufacturer authorization, and affidavits to avoid disqualification. The department emphasizes strict adherence to bid security submission and compliance with all technical specifications to be considered for award under Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS).