Notification of Intention to Award the Contract

The University of Vavuniya has issued a Notification of Intention to Award the Contract for the Procurement of Desktop Computer and Other Items (Bid No: UV/F/NCB/02/2026), dated 08th June 2026. Following the evaluation process, carried out in accordance with the National Procurement Guidelines – 2024, the university intends to award the contract to multiple suppliers across 17 item categories, including desktop computers, laptops, servers, UPS units, and multimedia equipment. Please note that this notification does not constitute an official award of contract.

Items Covered by This Notification of Intention to Award

The procurement covers a wide range of IT and audio-visual equipment, including desktop computers, laptop computers, large screen monitors, tablets, voice recorders, laser printers, external hard disks, UPS units, servers, NAS storage, KVM switches, server racks, multimedia projectors, smartboards, and large displays. Suppliers named in the notification include D2 Technologies, John Keells Office Automation, Nalin Information Technologies, Finco Technologies, DMS Electronics, Base HP, and Gestetner of Ceylon.

Standstill Period Following the Notification of Intention

The university will observe the Standstill Period from 09.06.2026 to 15.06.2026 (7 calendar days). During this period, unsuccessful bidders may request a written debriefing within 3 working days from the date of this notice, and the university will conduct debriefings no later than the 5th working day of the Standstill Period.

Right of Appeal

Any bidder aggrieved by this decision may submit an appeal in writing to the Chairman, Department of Procurement Appeal Committee (DPAC), University of Vavuniya, Mannar Road, Pambaimadu, Vavuniya. Appeals must meet the following conditions:

  • Submitted within the Standstill Period
  • Accompanied by a non-refundable fee of LKR 10,000.00 with proof of payment
  • Supported by relevant documents
  • Will receive an acknowledgement upon submission

Issued By

Senior Prof. A. Atputharajah
Vice-Chancellor, University of Vavuniya