Procurement of Stationery, Electric and Computer Items

The National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) Lahore is procuring a comprehensive range of stationery, electric, and computer items for its office located in Lahore, Punjab. This procurement covers a wide variety of goods including ballpoint pens, binders, file folders, staplers, electric wiring items such as cables, bulbs, plugs, and computer accessories including printer toners and flash drives. The technical scope involves supplying items that meet specified quality standards and brand equivalences as detailed in the tender documents. The procurement is intended to support the administrative and operational needs of NIPA Lahore, ensuring smooth office functioning with quality materials and equipment. Eligible bidders must be registered firms or sole proprietors on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) with valid FBR registration. They should have relevant experience and provide an undertaking that they are not blacklisted by any government department. Submission of a bid security (Earnest Money) at 5% of the estimated cost in the form of a Pay Order, Bank Draft, or CDR is mandatory. Bids must include both technical and financial proposals in a single envelope. The submission deadline is the end of June 2024, with bids to be delivered to the NIPA Lahore office at 78-Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam (Upper Mall), opposite State Guest House. Bidders should ensure their offers are complete, unambiguous, and comply fully with the tender terms to avoid rejection. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical proposal with all required documents and product brochures as per Annex-A, and to strictly follow the single-stage one-envelope procedure. This will help avoid disqualification due to procedural errors and improve chances of success in this competitive procurement.