Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), Government of Pakistan, is inviting eligible bidders to submit proposals for the procurement of hardware under the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advancement Initiative (NAAI). The project aims to strengthen digital infrastructure and operational capacity by procuring state-of-the-art office and IT equipment to support ongoing and future projects. Bids must be submitted via EPADS 2.0 as well as in hardcopy format, with equipment specifications and quantities detailed in Clause 12 of this Request for Proposal.
Eligible bidders must meet mandatory eligibility criteria as outlined in Section 2 of the RFP. Bidders are required to submit both technical and financial proposals in the prescribed formats (Annex-A and Annex-B), along with evidence of past experience and relevant certifications. The evaluation process will assess technical compliance, pricing competitiveness, and bidder capability to deliver and install equipment according to specifications.
Bid documents are available from the official website www.moitt.gov.pk, and interested parties should obtain complete RFP documentation including all annexes before preparing submissions. Bidders must submit proposals by the closing deadline with all required documentation. The tender follows procurement procedures outlined in Section 6, with evaluation criteria specified in Section 8 and penalties for non-compliance detailed in Section 10. Inquiries regarding this procurement may be directed to the Ministry at the mailing address provided in Section 11.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
Large-scale federal IT hardware procurement for an AI advancement initiative, issued by the Ministry of Information Technology. The closing date of 21 August 2026 suggests moderate timeline pressure. Bidders must submit via both ePADS 2.0 and hardcopy, indicating formal government process with potential complexity in coordination. The project's focus on AI infrastructure and the federal ministry context implies equipment will be high-specification. Past experience evidence is mandatory, suggesting preference for established suppliers with relevant delivery track record.
Who can bid: Specific eligibility criteria are referenced in Section 2 but not detailed in this document excerpt. Bidders typically require valid business registration (SECP or equivalent), active NTN, relevant industry experience, and financial capacity to execute the contract. Bidders should obtain full RFP to confirm specific mandatory eligibility requirements before proposal submission.