Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (MIS) is inviting sealed bids for the procurement of computer systems, laptops, printers, scanners and UPS equipment for the PNSC Building located in Karachi, Sindh. This is a goods procurement tender with funds reserved under the FY 2026-27 budget. The tender is being conducted using a Single Stage-One Envelope process with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2026. All bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 at the provided portal link.
Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate in this procurement process. All bids must be accompanied by either a Bid Security amount in the form of a Pay Order as described in the Bid Security Section, or alternatively by a bid securing declaration in the format specified in the bidding documents. Bidders should review all eligibility criteria and evaluation parameters detailed in the tender documentation before submission.
The e-bids prepared in accordance with instructions in the bidding documents must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, October 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM. E-bids will be opened using EPADS v2.0 on the same day at 11:30 AM. Interested bidders can contact the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (MIS), Acting General Manager, MIS Department, 12th Floor, PNSC Building, M.T Khan Road Karachi, via phone at +92-321-850-2099 or email at danish@pnsc.com.pk for further information and clarification.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender, written with AI from the official notice and checked by our quality rules — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
PNSC is procuring IT hardware (desktops, laptops, peripherals, UPS units) for their Karachi headquarters—likely 50–200 units based on typical corporate refresh scope.
Budget-backed FY26-27 allocation suggests serious buyer. LCBS process favours competitive pricing over technical differentiation; suppliers should emphasize cost efficiency and stock availability. One-off procurement tied to fiscal year planning, though PNSC's scale hints at potential future repeat business if delivery and quality perform.
Who can bid: Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 platform; no PEC category specified (goods, not construction). Typically requires NTN, SECP registration for trading entities, and valid tax status. Bid security via Pay Order or declaration required. No restriction stated on bidder origin, but EPADS registration is mandatory gate.