Purchase of Hardware Equipment for Sindh Senior Citizen Card Project Karachi

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is procuring hardware equipment specifically for the Sindh Senior Citizen Card Project based in Karachi. This procurement is for establishing one site at the Social Welfare Department, Karachi, to support site operations. The scope includes the supply of desktop computers, network switches, and Ethernet points as detailed in the Bill of Quantities. The procurement is conducted under a national competitive bidding process for the financial year 2025-26 with a delivery timeline of six weeks. The technical scope covers 5 desktop computers with 12th/13th generation Intel Core i-5 or equivalent processors, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD storage, Windows 11 Professional 64-bit OS, and 23-23.9 inch FHD IPS anti-glare displays. Additionally, a Layer-2 network switch with 26x 1G RJ45 ports and advanced networking features is required, along with 10 Ethernet Cat 6E 550MHz UTP PVC cable points. All equipment must have a standard 3-year warranty and comply with the detailed technical specifications provided by NADRA. Eligibility criteria are strict and include valid NTN and GST registration, active ATL listing with FBR, non-blacklisting declaration, submission of bid security, and at least two years of relevant experience supported by contracts or purchase orders. Bank statements for the last year are also required. Non-compliance with any mandatory criteria will lead to disqualification. The submission deadline is 13th July 2026 at 11:00 am at NADRA HQ, Islamabad, with electronic bids submitted via EPADS. The technical bid will be opened publicly on the same day at 11:30 am. Manual bids are not accepted. The bid security amounts are Rs. 45,000 for Lot-1, Rs. 4,212 for Lot-2, and Rs. 4,000 for Lot-3. Payment terms specify 100% payment after delivery and successful quality check upon submission of required documents including delivery challan, invoice, warranty forms, and tax certificates. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all mandatory documents and bid security are submitted timely and in the prescribed format to avoid disqualification. Also, bidders should carefully review the technical specifications and ensure all hardware components meet or exceed the stated requirements to pass the technical evaluation. Early preparation of the bid security and registration on EPADS will facilitate smooth electronic submission.