Provision of Laptops for COMSATS University Islamabad

COMSATS University Islamabad is procuring laptops to support its academic and administrative functions in Islamabad. The procurement involves supply of high-performance laptops preferably Lenovo ThinkPad or equivalent, featuring Intel Core Ultra 5 225U processors, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD storage, 14-inch WUXGA IPS displays, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, multiple USB and HDMI ports, FHD cameras with privacy shutters, fingerprint readers, and Windows 11 or DOS operating systems. The warranty period is a minimum of one year. This tender is issued by the COMSATS University Islamabad Procurement Department located in Islamabad Capital Territory. The technical scope requires bidders to submit a complete bid including technical and financial proposals through the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) using the Single-Stage Single-Envelope method. Bidders must provide a bid security of Rs.100,000 in the form of a Call Deposit or Bank Draft payable to COMSATS University Islamabad. The delivery location is the university's store section behind the main library. The supply and installation must be completed within 30 days of the work order issuance. Eligibility criteria include registration on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of FBR for both Income Tax and GST, submission of an affidavit or letter confirming non-blacklisting, and proof of at least three similar contracts each exceeding Rs.500,000 in the last five years. Authorized dealership certificates for the offered brand are mandatory. Bidders must comply fully with the technical specifications and submit all required documents physically and electronically by the closing date. The tender closes on May 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening half an hour later at the university's Faculty Block-I. Interested suppliers should register on EPADS and ensure timely submission. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid sheet and ensure no alterations or omissions, as any deviation may lead to disqualification. Also, submitting the bid security both electronically and physically on time is crucial to avoid rejection. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified suppliers to engage with a reputable public sector university and contribute to its technological advancement with quality laptop supplies.