Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Department of Higher Education, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, invites sealed competitive bids for the procurement of information and communication technology equipment and related services during the fiscal year 2026-27. This tender encompasses the supply, installation, and commissioning of ICT infrastructure components required across higher education institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The procurement process will be conducted in accordance with KPPRA (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Procurement Regulatory Authority) rules and procedures. Bid documents are available from the department, with specifications and detailed requirements outlined in the tender documentation. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2026, at 10:30 AM, followed by bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day at the departmental office. Eligible bidders must be registered with the relevant authorities and possess valid business licenses and tax registration documentation. Bid security as specified in the tender documents is mandatory. Prospective bidders are required to obtain complete tender documents from the department office or through the EPADS (e-Procurement system) platform. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes by the closing date of January 1, 2026, at the designated submission location. All queries and clarifications should be addressed to the departmental procurement section during office hours before the bid submission deadline.
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This ICT procurement for KPK higher education institutions represents a medium-scale supply and installation contract for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
The department is sourcing through formal competitive bidding under KPPRA oversight. Key timing constraint: the closing date of 1 January 2026 is imminent, suggesting urgency and limited preparation window. The pre-bid meeting immediately before closing (10:30 AM, same day as 10 AM closure) is compressed and unusual. Equipment scope appears institutional-wide across multiple campuses, implying complex logistics and delivery coordination.
Who can bid: Bidders must hold valid business registration, SECP or NTN tax documentation, and typically possess relevant ICT/equipment supply credentials. KPPRA registration or pre-qualification may be required; typically, vendors supplying government ICT infrastructure must demonstrate previous relevant experience and financial stability.