Procurement of IT Equipment under SMEDA & FAO Project

SMEDA

Published: May 21, 2026

Updated: May 22, 2026

Source: ppra_pakistan

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology, governance and public administration and environment and climate sectors. Located in Pakistan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 11, 2026.

Published through PPRA Pakistan, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

SECTION I: INVITATION TO e-BIDS Tender Notice No. SMEDA/OM/IT/G&S/046 REQUEST FOR BIDS 1. SMEDA has received grant from the “Global Environment Facility (GEF)"towards the cost of “Bananas in Pakistan's Bioeconomy: Transforming Waste into Textile” By SMEDA & Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to cover eligible payments under the contract for procurement of IT equipment under the project. 2. SMEDA now invites electronic bids from eligible Bidders registered on EPADS for procurement of said equipment. 3. Single Stage One Envelop (SSOE) Method of Procurement in terms of Clause 36(A) will be used in line with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, Regulations and Instructions issued by the Authority (from time to time) by using Least Cost Selection method for said procurement. 4. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Bank Guarantee / Pay Order / Demand Draft / CDR as per Category wise details given below: Sr. Category Bid Security Amount 1 Category 1 Rs. 175,000 2 Category 2 Rs. 20,000 3 Category 3 Rs. 60,000 5. Scanned copy of Bid Security must be uploaded on EPADS along with bid submission. Original Bid Security must be submitted at the address given below prior to the bid opening date and time. 6. E-Bidding documents, as per regulations, containing detailed terms & conditions, specifications and requirements etc. are available on E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) at www.eprocure.gov.pk, SMEDA www.smeda.org and PPRA www.ppra.gov.pk 7. The electronic bids prepared in accordance with the instructions in the e-Bidding documents must be submitted through EPADS on or before 1:00 PM, June 11, 2026. Electronic bids will be opened on the same day at 1:30 PM on www.eprocure.gov.pk. Manual submission of bids shall not be entertained. 8. In terms of Rules 48 of Public Procurement Rules, 2004 Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for the subject procurement and notification copy is available on EPADS at (www.eprocure.gov.pk), procuring agency’s website (www.smeda.org.pk) and on Authority’s website at (www.ppra.org.pk). General Manager – Outsourcing Management Division (Procuring Division: Gender & Sustainability Division) Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) 4th Floor, Building No.3, Aiwan-e-Iqbal Complex Egerton Road Lahore, Pakistan Tel: +92 42 111-111- 456 website (www.smeda.org)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from PPRA Pakistan and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About SMEDA

SMEDA has issued 11 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Industry & Manufacturing, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Pakistan. Notices are distributed via PPRA Pakistan. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Pakistan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit PPRA Pakistan to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 11, 2026. You have 20 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by SMEDA in Pakistan. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.