Why is the bid described as 'sealed'?

Bids are submitted in closed envelopes and opened together at a fixed time

Bids are published in the newspaper

What is the purpose of the bid security of Rs. 50,000?

To guarantee that the bidder is serious and will honour the bid

To buy the equipment in advance

Which items does the notice include besides the item list?

Terms such as document fee, documents required, deadline, opening time, price basis and right to reject bids

A personal history of the managing director

Details of how the equipment is manufactured

A complaint about previous suppliers

2082 Kartik (new course) · 5 marks

Tender call for IT equipment

Short answer

Sealed bids invited for 40 desktops, 5 laser printers, 4 network switches, 2 servers, and 10 UPS. Bid document available at SmartTech Software Pvt. Ltd. for Rs. 2,000 until 4 Dec 2026; bid security Rs. 50,000; submission by 12 noon 10 Dec 2026, opening at 1 pm same day. Prices in NPR with VAT, one-year warranty.

A reputed software company located in Kathmandu wants to purchase some IT equipment. For this, make a tender call.

             SmartTech Software Pvt. Ltd.
         Putalisadak, Kathmandu | Tel: 01-5XXXXXX

            INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS (TENDER NOTICE)
                 First publication: 10 Nov 2026

SmartTech Software Pvt. Ltd. invites sealed bids from
registered and tax-cleared suppliers for the supply and
installation of the following IT equipment.

 S.N.  Item                               Quantity
 1.    Desktop computers (i7, 16 GB RAM)      40
 2.    Laser printers                          5
 3.    Network switches (24-port)              4
 4.    Servers (rack type)                     2
 5.    UPS (2 kVA)                            10

Terms and conditions
1. Interested firms may obtain the bid document from the
   company's Administration Section on payment of a non-
   refundable fee of Rs. 2,000 up to 4 December 2026.
2. The bid must be accompanied by a bid security of
   Rs. 50,000 in the form of a bank guarantee.
3. Bidders must attach copies of company registration,
   VAT/PAN registration and a tax clearance certificate.
4. The sealed bid, marked "IT Equipment Bid", must reach
   the company office by 12 noon on 10 December 2026.
5. Bids will be opened at 1 p.m. on the same day in the
   presence of the bidders or their representatives.
6. All prices must be quoted in Nepali rupees, including
   VAT, with a one-year warranty.
7. The company reserves the right to accept or reject any
   or all bids without giving any reason.

Managing Director
SmartTech Software Pvt. Ltd.

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