Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Indigenous Research & Development Agency (IRADA), a research and development entity under Pakistan's Ministry of Science & Technology, is inviting sealed bids for the procurement of specialized electronics, semiconductor, printed circuit board (PCB) and surface mount technology (SMT) equipment, along with studio, audio-visual and media equipment, and electrical and kitchen equipment. This request for proposal encompasses high-end computing workstations, testing devices, networking infrastructure, and ancillary equipment required to support software development, gaming and virtual reality initiatives. The tender is open to eligible bidders and will be evaluated on a responsive bid basis in accordance with Pakistan Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules. Bidders are required to quote inclusive of all applicable taxes, duties, charges for packing, handling and transportation, with sales tax shown separately where applicable. The procurement is centralized at IRADA's head office in Sector H-9/1, Islamabad, Punjab.
Bidders must submit proposals strictly in accordance with the prescribed schedule and specifications detailed in the tender document. Any deviations from stated requirements must be explicitly declared by the bidder; failure to do so will result in the bid being treated as fully compliant with specifications. Bidders are deemed to have read and understood all conditions of the bidding document and the particular stores and equipment specifications. Proposals that do not follow the prescribed submission procedure will be liable to rejection. The purchaser reserves the right to accept full or partial quantities offered at the quoted rate.
Bid documents and detailed specifications are available from the Procurement Department at IRADA Head Office, Plot 17, Street 6, Sector H-9/1, Islamabad, Pakistan. Sealed bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM PKT on 01 October 2026, with opening scheduled for 2:30 PM PKT the same day. Interested bidders should contact the Procurement Department via mobile at +92-333-9332314 for further clarification, documentation requirements, or submission procedures.
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IRADA seeks high-specification IT and laboratory equipment spanning workstations with RTX 5070/4070 graphics cards, MacBooks for iOS development, professional monitors, testing devices (iPhones, iPads…
Android phones), RAM upgrades, cloud servers, and connectivity accessories. The scope spans software/web/mobile app development, games and VR workstation setup. This is a consolidated procurement likely in the medium-to-large range covering multiple specialized categories. The 15-day bidding window (16 Sept to 1 Oct 2026) is relatively tight. Bidders should note the mix of imported and indigenous supplies with specific model requirements—no substitutions are permitted without explicit written deviation.
Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state eligibility criteria, registration requirements, or licensure mandates. Typically, suppliers for electronics and IT equipment in Pakistan must hold active NTN and SECP registration; equipment distributors may require authorization from manufacturers. Importers must have valid import licenses and customs clearance capability.