Supply of DVCAM Video Cassettes for Recording Proceedings of National Assembly

The National Assembly Secretariat in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring DVCAM Video Cassettes for recording the proceedings of the National Assembly for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement involves supplying various models of DVCAM cassettes including PDV-184N, PDV-124N, PDV-94N, PDV-64N, and PDV-32N, all of which allow HDV/DV mode recording and are compatible with multiple DSR series VTRs. The cassettes must be of A+ grade quality and supplied in covering cases. The contract includes free service and maintenance after supply, with a standard one-year warranty period. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR, on the Active Taxpayers List, and provide a bid security of PKR 50,000. The bidder must be an original manufacturer or authorized dealer with valid dealership certificates and must submit samples along with the bid. The bidding process follows the Least Cost Based Selection method and bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by July 23, 2026, 11:00 AM. The technical bid opening will be on the same day at 11:30 AM. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical and financial bids, ensuring compliance with all eligibility criteria and submission requirements. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submission of the original bid security hard copy to the National Assembly Secretariat before the deadline to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in high-quality video recording media to engage with a prestigious government department and secure a contract for a two-year supply period with possible extension.