Procurement of Tablets and Accessories by Port Qasim Authority Karachi

The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) Karachi invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of Tablets and Accessories for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is funded by reserved funds allocated for this purpose. The bidding process will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, ensuring transparency and compliance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Items being procured: - Tablets - Accessories for Tablets The procurement will follow the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a Pay Order or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/85081. Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. E-bids must be submitted through EPADS on or before Wednesday, September 9, 2026, by 11:30 AM. Bids will be opened the same day at 12:00 PM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on the new EPADS version may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available on YouTube. Eligibility criteria include compliance with PEC categories, FBR/ATL registration, and earnest money requirements as detailed in the bidding documents. The procurement is managed by the Stores & Procurement Department of Port Qasim Authority, Karachi. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure timely submission through the EPADS portal to avoid disqualification. Early registration on EPADS is recommended to resolve any technical issues well before the deadline.