Procurement of OSM Items and Accessories on Turn Key Basis

This tender from the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Mardan invites bids for procurement of OSM items and accessories on a turnkey basis in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The procurement falls under the IT & Office Equipment category, focusing on essential operational supplies for the board's functions. The scope involves acquiring various OSM items and accessories, ensuring they meet the board's technical and functional requirements. Bidders must be registered with relevant tax authorities including FBR and KPPRA, and active on the ATL list. The procurement process follows the single stage, two envelope procedure, requiring bidders to submit technical and financial bids separately through the E-PADS online portal. Bidders should ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including valid PEC registration if applicable, and maintain active tax status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The bid security is set at 2% of the bid cost, to be submitted as a Call Deposit Receipt or Demand Draft in favor of Secretary BISE Mardan. This tender emphasizes adherence to KPPRA rules and encourages thorough review of bidding documents to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 16th January 2026 at 10:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for 10:30 AM the same day. All bids must be uploaded online via the E-PADS system, while the original bid security must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Secretary BISE Mardan office. Interested bidders can download bidding documents from the official portals. Pro-Tip: Carefully check the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty or bid security format requirements, as these are commonly overlooked and can lead to bid rejection. Also, ensure all documents are uploaded online as no hard copies except bid security will be accepted.