Purchase of Software and Networking Items for Digitalization and Automation System of Treasurer Office

Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi invites sealed bids from reputable and well-established firms, companies, sole proprietors, general order suppliers, or authorized partners for the purchase of software along with networking and networking items. This procurement is specifically for the digitalization and automation system of the Treasurer Office at the university main campus in Rawalpindi. The technical scope includes supply of software solutions and networking equipment essential for the automation of financial and administrative processes. Bidders must be registered with Sales Tax and Income Tax Departments and have a proven track record of past experience and financial stability. Authorized distributors or resellers with valid authorization letters from national or international companies are eligible to participate. Bidders are required to submit their bids in soft form on the E-PAD system and a hard copy in the Directorate of Procurement and Inventory Control (DPIC). The bidding procedure follows the PPRA Rule 38 (2a) for single stage two envelope bidding. A 2% Earnest Money of the estimated price must be submitted in favor of the Treasurer, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi. The deadline for submission is by 11:00 AM on 09-07-2026, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day in the presence of bidders who wish to attend. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance security not exceeding 10% of the contract price as per Punjab PPRA Rule 56. Bids must be valid for 90 days and conditional tenders will not be accepted. An affidavit confirming active tax status and no involvement in litigation or blacklisting must accompany the bid. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure complete compliance with all documentation requirements, especially the Earnest Money and tax affidavits, to avoid disqualification. Early submission is advised to accommodate any unforeseen delays in the E-PAD system or document delivery.