Procurement of Laptops for Minority Students Digital Inclusion Program

The Auqaf, Hajj, Religious and Minority Affairs Department in Peshawar is procuring laptops under the Chief Minister's Digital Inclusion Program for Minority Students. This procurement aims to support minority students by providing them with essential digital tools to enhance their educational opportunities. The technical scope involves the supply of laptops meeting the department's specifications, intended for distribution to minority students across the region. The procurement will be conducted through open competitive bidding under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (KPPRA) rules 2014, using the e-pak acquisition and disposal system (E-PADS). Eligible bidders include firms, companies, and general order suppliers with valid registration and experience in supplying IT equipment. Compliance with FBR registration and inclusion on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) is mandatory. Bidders should ensure they meet all technical and financial criteria outlined in the bidding documents. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 2026-05-21 at 12:00 PM at the office of the Deputy Secretary, Auqaf, Hajj, Religious and Minority Affairs Department, Eidgah Complex, Charsadda Road, Peshawar. The submission deadline is 2026-06-03 at 02:00 PM, with bids to be accompanied by a 2% bid security. Bid opening will follow on the same day at 02:30 PM in the same office. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the bidding documents available on the department's website and KPPRA portal to ensure all required documents, including Earnest Money and CDR, are properly prepared and submitted on time. Early submission through E-PADS can help avoid last-minute technical issues and ensure compliance with all procedural requirements.