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Description / Scope of Work
The Allama Iqbal Open University, Directorate of Purchase & Stores, Islamabad invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of goods related to the supply and refilling of fire extinguishers under reference P58688. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27, with funds reserved by the university for this purpose. The project is being conducted in Islamabad, Federal province, and will follow the Public Procurement Rules 2004 along with applicable regulations and guidelines issued by the relevant authority.
Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate in this bidding process. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a pay order, call at deposit, demand draft, or a bid securing declaration in the format specified in the bidding documents. The procurement will utilize a Single Stage-One Envelope system with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique for evaluation and award of the contract.
The complete e-bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/58688. Interested bidders must submit their e-bids through EPADS v2.0 on or before Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:30 AM, with e-bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:00 AM. Vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. For inquiries, contact the Director, Directorate of Purchase & Stores, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8/2, Islamabad at telephone +92-51-9571332. A Grievance Redressal Committee has been notified for this procurement.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
AIOU seeks fire extinguisher supply and refilling services for FY 2026-27 in Islamabad—a recurring institutional maintenance contract.
Scale appears medium (university-wide coverage). Notably, this follows LCBS evaluation, meaning price competition will be intense; technical differentiation matters less. The July 2026 deadline suggests advance planning by the university. Bidders should anticipate repeat tendering if performance is satisfactory.
Who can bid: Must be registered on EPADS v2.0 before bidding. Fire extinguisher suppliers typically require business registration (NTN/SECP), relevant PSI/PEC certification, and fire safety equipment authorization from the relevant provincial authority. Specific restrictions not stated in this notice.