This tender invites qualified vendors in Mardan to supply and install laptops and smart PCs for the Digital Economy & Skills Center (DESC) under the Department of Science and Technology and Information Technology, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The project aims to enhance digital skills and infrastructure by providing modern computing equipment to support training and development activities. The scope includes delivering high-quality laptops and smart PCs that meet the technical specifications outlined in the bidding documents. The installation will take place at the DESC facility in Mardan, requiring vendors to ensure proper setup and configuration for optimal performance. Bidders should consider local site conditions and ensure compliance with technical standards to support the center's operational needs. Bidders must be registered with FBR for Income and Sales Tax and KP Revenue Authority (KPRA). The department advises participants to verify their PEC registration category and maintain an active ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26 to meet eligibility criteria. Ensuring all tax and regulatory compliances will streamline the bidding process and avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 19th March 2026, with bid opening scheduled at 11:30 AM the same day. All bids must be submitted electronically through the EPADS portal, as manual submissions are not accepted. The physical office for bid opening and original Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) submission is the Project Director Office, 2nd Floor, SDU Building, Secretariat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bid security requirements, especially the 2% Call Deposit Receipt in favor of the Project Director, DESC. Uploading the scanned CDR on EPADS and timely submission of the original CDR at the office is crucial to avoid bid rejection.