Supply of IT & Other Equipments at University of Baltistan, Skardu

The University of Baltistan, Skardu invites sealed bids for the Supply of IT & Other Equipments under contract reference P145758 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to be executed through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 using the Single Stage-Two Envelope method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit their bids electronically before the deadline of Monday, October 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Items being procured: - Desktop computer (95 sets) - Printer (3in1) Laser printers (10 units) - Heavy Duty Laser printers (2 units) - Heavy-Duty Cross-Cut Paper shredders (2 units) - Heavy-Duty Automatic Duplex Sheetfed Document Scanners (2 units) - Office Laptops (8 units) - Laptop for IT Department (7 units) - AC Inverter 2 Ton (1 unit) - LED 55 Inch Smart 4K Televisions (18 units) - AC Inverter 1 Ton (3 units) - Multimedia Projectors (4 units) - Video Conferencing Systems (4 units) - Industrial Sewing Machines (42 units) - 10G Layer-3 Fiber Aggregation Switches (2 units) - CCTV Managed Access Switches (3 units) - Next Generation Firewall (1 unit) - Wireless Access Points (8 units) - RJ45 Cable (1 roll) - Fibre Patch Cord assemblies (multiple types and quantities) The technical specifications include Tier-1 commercial grade equipment such as HP, Dell, Lenovo for computers and laptops, HP LaserJet for printers, and Cisco, Ruijie, Ubiquiti for networking equipment. All items must be brand new, genuine, and covered by manufacturer or authorized distributor warranties ranging from 1 to 5 years depending on the item. The scope covers delivery to Shiger Lamsa Road, Skardu with specified delivery schedules mostly within 20 to 30 days. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with FBR, NTN, and other relevant authorities. Bid security in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) or bid securing declaration is mandatory. Performance security of 5% of the awarded value will be required within two days of supply order issuance. Bids will be opened on EPADS v2.0 on October 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM. The evaluation will be based on technical compliance and lowest evaluated cost. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure compliance with all requirements including submission of all required documents and bid security. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and ensure your bid security is submitted physically before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, provide detailed technical documentation and proof of authorized dealership to maximize technical evaluation marks. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of IT and related equipment to serve a reputable academic institution in Gilgit-Baltistan with a transparent and competitive bidding process.