Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Heavy Duty Scanners

The Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Sukkur is procuring Heavy Duty Scanners for its operations in Sukkur, Sindh. This procurement covers supply, installation, and commissioning of 10 high-capacity scanners from reputed brands such as Kodak, Canon, Toshiba or equivalent. The scanners must support high-speed scanning of up to 120 ppm in color and 240 ipm in black-and-white/grayscale, with a recommended daily volume of 100,000 pages. Key features include a 3.5 inch graphical color touch screen, support for various document sizes and thicknesses, USB 3.2 and Ethernet connectivity, and compatibility with multiple operating systems including Windows and Linux. The contract includes a one-year comprehensive warranty covering parts and labor, along with consumables for 15 million scans. Bidders must be registered with FBR and possess valid NTN and GST certificates. They should have an OEM authorized dealership certificate and demonstrate a minimum average turnover of PKR 100 million over the last three years. Experience of 3-5 years in similar projects with verifiable references is mandatory. The technical bid must include all required documents such as bid security, company profile, authorization letters, and an affidavit confirming the firm is not blacklisted. Compliance with 100% of the technical specifications is compulsory; any deficiency will lead to disqualification. The tender was published on 13th May 2026, with the closing date for bid submission at 12:00 Noon on 2nd June 2026. Bids can be submitted electronically via the Sindh eProcurement portal or manually at the office of the Secretary, BISE Sukkur. The technical bids will be evaluated first, and only financially qualified bidders will have their financial proposals opened. The bid security amount is one million PKR, and the contract includes liquidated damages for delays. The delivery and installation must be completed within 30 days of contract signing at the BISE Sukkur premises. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all pages of the bidding document are carefully checked and complete before submission. Missing pages or incomplete documentation will result in outright rejection. Also, bidders should prepare for a possible demonstration of the scanners if requested by the technical committee. Ensuring timely submission and strict adherence to the technical specifications will enhance the chances of success in this competitive bidding process.