Procurement of Stationery, IT Equipment, Hardware, Furniture and Computer Stationary by ICT Employees Social Security Institution

The ICT Employees Social Security Institution (ICT Employees Social Security Institution) in Islamabad Capital Territory invites sealed bids for the procurement of a comprehensive range of goods including stationery, IT equipment, hardware, furniture, fixtures, and other computer stationary items for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under contract reference P148503 and will be conducted through the National Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure on the EPADS v2.0 platform. Items being procured include: - Ball point pens (100 boxes) - Glue sticks (48 units) - Manual pencil sharpeners (150 units) - Erasers (150 units) - Envelop mailers (500 units) - Scissors (24 units) - Steel scales (36 units) - Draft pads (200 units) - Wooden pencils (100 boxes) - Registers, files, folders, permanent markers, highlighters, stapler pins, pin removers, paper cutters, stapler machines, paper clips, punches, printer/copier paper, calculators, log books, toners, staplers, tissue boxes, dust bins, glassware, extension leads, cleaning supplies, LED bulbs, fans, rubber bands, batteries, brooms, sanitizers, mops, insecticides, sponges, towels, buckets, washroom brushes, office chairs, computer chairs, steel benches, almirahs, NFC cards, cleaning kits, ribbons, and printing services for various documents. The technical scope requires all items to be brand new, unused, and fully compliant with approved specifications and samples. Delivery is to be made at the designated IESSI location in Islamabad within 10 days of contract award. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit bids electronically before the deadline. Bid security in the form of a Pay Order must be submitted physically to the specified address before bid submission deadline. Eligibility criteria include valid NTN, GST registration, active tax payer status, business registration with SECP or relevant authority, and compliance with the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure. Bidders must provide warranty and after-sales support and commit to head-wise invoicing. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the IESSI office in Islamabad. Bids will be opened on October 28, 2026, at 11:30 AM via EPADS v2.0. The evaluation will be based on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submit all required documents including bid security physically before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Familiarize yourself with the detailed specifications and provide samples if requested to meet quality benchmarks. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers to engage with a reputable federal institution and contribute to its operational needs with quality goods and services.