Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) invites bids for the procurement of laboratory equipment comprising PCB machines for the establishment of Makerspace Punjab under tender document EGOV-13, reference 127082026-1. This procurement initiative aims to equip the makerspace facility in Lahore, Punjab with essential printed circuit board manufacturing and prototyping equipment to support innovation, electronics training, and product development activities. The tender is administered by PITB, located at the 11th Floor, Arfa Software Technology Park (ASTP), 346-B, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, with extensive bidding procedures detailed across 92 pages of comprehensive documentation.
Eligible bidders must comply with qualification and eligibility criteria established in the bidding documents, including submission of relevant licensing documents, company registration certificates, and proof of technical capability in supplying laboratory and manufacturing equipment. Bid security must be provided as specified in the Bid Data Sheet, and all bidders are required to demonstrate financial stability and past experience in similar procurement categories. Bidders are expected to submit documents establishing their eligibility, goods conformity to technical specifications, and compliance with contractual terms outlined in the General and Special Conditions of Contract.
Bidders must obtain complete bidding documents from PITB and submit electronic bids by the deadline specified in the tender notice. The technical specifications section details precise equipment requirements, and the Bid Data Sheet provides evaluation criteria and award methodology. Bids will be opened by the Procuring Agency following submission deadline, with evaluation proceeding through preliminary examination, technical assessment, and financial comparison. For further information, contact PITB at Phone: +92 (42) 99000000, Fax: +92 (42) 99232123, or visit www.pitb.gov.pk.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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PITB seeks PCB machine equipment for a new makerspace facility in Lahore—a governmentIT-backed innovation hub project.
The 92-page tender indicates substantial scope and formal procurement rigor typical of government IT board projects. Suppliers of electronics prototyping, circuit board manufacturing, and precision laboratory equipment should assess technical specs carefully; makerspace equipment often requires multi-use capability and educational-grade reliability. Bid security, performance guarantees, and warranty terms are contractually binding. This appears to be a one-time capital equipment purchase rather than recurring supply.
Who can bid: Bidders typically require SECP registration (private firms) or applicable government vendor enrollment, active NTN, and documented experience supplying laboratory or manufacturing equipment to government or institutional buyers. Foreign suppliers must meet import/technical standards. Prior experience with similar electronic equipment procurement and evidence of after-sales technical support capacity are typically required for award consideration.