Procurement of Laptops and All-in-One Desktops for STZA Islamabad

The Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) Islamabad invites bids for the procurement of laptops and all-in-one desktops, categorized under IT & Office Equipment and Electronics & Appliances. This tender is specifically for the STZA head office located in Islamabad, requiring delivery and installation within 12 weeks of contract award. The procurement includes 26 laptops with Intel Core Ultra 7 processors, 16GB RAM, 500GB NVMe storage, and 9 all-in-one desktops with Core Ultra 5 CPUs, 16GB RAM, and 256GB NVMe storage, all running official Windows 11 Pro or better. Bidders must be registered firms with valid NTN and Sales Tax registration, active on the FBR's Active Taxpayers List (ATL), and not blacklisted by PPRA. The tender requires submission of bids through the EPADS online portal by 6th April 2026 at 1100 hrs, with technical bids opened the same day at 1130 hrs at the STZA office. The bid price must be fixed, inclusive of all taxes, transportation, installation, and commissioning costs. A bid security of PKR 565,000 in the form of a Pay Order is mandatory. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status is essential. Bidders should ensure their documentation is authentic and complete, including an affidavit on stamp paper confirming non-blacklisting and correctness of information. The contract duration is one year, with a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract amount required upon award. The tender follows the single stage one envelope procedure, emphasizing transparency and adherence to PPRA rules. Submission deadline is strictly enforced, with no hard copy acceptance without EPADS submission. The opening of bids will be public, allowing bidders or their representatives to attend. The physical submission address is Manager Procurement, Special Technology Zone Authority, 16th Floor, New State Life Tower, Plot # 61, Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid is submitted on EPADS before the deadline; hard copies without EPADS submission will be rejected. Also, carefully review the technical specifications and include all required documents, especially the affidavit and bid security, to avoid disqualification.