Repair and Maintenance of IT Hardware

The Islamabad College for Boys under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) Islamabad is inviting qualified service providers for the repair and maintenance of IT hardware. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to ensure the smooth operation and upkeep of IT equipment at the institution located in Islamabad Capital Territory. Items being procured: - Repair and maintenance of IT hardware The scope includes comprehensive repair services, preventive maintenance, and technical support for all IT hardware components. The service provider must have qualified technical staff, necessary tools, and testing facilities to carry out the work effectively. The contract will be awarded following a prequalification process, and only prequalified applicants will be eligible to participate in the subsequent bidding process. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be legally registered with valid NTN/GST certificates where applicable, possess relevant experience in IT hardware repair and maintenance, and not be blacklisted by any government or semi-government organization. Firms must submit all required documents including financial statements, technical staff details, and affidavits regarding non-blacklisting. The evaluation will be based on a Quality Based Selection (QBS) method with technical marks weighted at 70 and financial marks at 30. The deadline for submission of applications is Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. Applications will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Interested bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 if not already registered. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure complete and accurate submission of all required documents through EPADS to avoid disqualification. Early registration and familiarization with the EPADS platform will facilitate timely and compliant application submission. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified IT service providers to engage with a reputable educational institution in Islamabad, contributing to the enhancement of its IT infrastructure reliability and performance.