Supply and Delivery of Portable Electronic Devices for PRCL

The Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited (Ministry of Commerce) based in Karachi is procuring portable electronic devices specifically iPads or equivalent tablets for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is under tender reference P52712 and follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method through the EPADS v2.0 platform. The items being procured include: - IPADS (Apple or equivalent) tablet computers, quantity 4 units, with a unit price of PKR 50,000 each, warranty 1 year. The technical specifications require the devices to have Apple M4 or equivalent processors, 9-core CPU or Octa-core 3.49 GHz or better, Apple GPU or equivalent, 7th generation or latest iPad Pro 12.9 or 13 inch display with Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD, 120Hz, HDR10 or better, 8GB RAM (upgradable if possible), 128GB or 256GB storage, licensed iPadOS 17.1 or equivalent OS, and accessories including Magic Keyboard and standard carrying case. Connectivity must support GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G or Wi-Fi 6E/7 and Bluetooth 5.3 or equivalent. The scope includes supply and delivery of brand-new, genuine, unused, latest-model devices sourced through authorized channels with manufacturer warranty. The bidder is responsible for safe packaging, transportation, handling, and delivery to PRC towers, Lalazar Drive M.T. Khan Road Karachi. Inspection and verification by the procuring agency will be conducted, and any defective or non-compliant devices must be replaced at no extra cost. All relevant documentation such as delivery challans, invoices, warranty certificates, and manuals must be provided. Eligibility criteria include valid FBR registration, no blacklisting, no conflict of interest, and compliance with technical specifications. Bidders must have an operational office in Karachi and demonstrate relevant experience and financial capability. The bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline. The submission deadline is **Friday, August 7, 2026 11:00 AM** via EPADS v2.0 only; manual submissions are not accepted. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. The procuring agency advises bidders to register early on EPADS v2.0 and ensure compliance with all bid requirements including bid security submission. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid with detailed datasheets and ensure timely submission of original bid security to avoid disqualification.