Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Procurement and Contract Wing of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of 27 fully equipped air-conditioned ambulances and 4 mortuary vans for CARES 1122 (CES) emergency response services in Islamabad Capital Territory. This procurement is funded from reserved funds for fiscal year 2026-27 and represents a significant investment in emergency medical transport infrastructure. The tender is issued under reference P68555 and utilizes the Single Stage-Two Envelope bidding procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004.
Bidders must be registered on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS v2.0) platform to participate. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a Pay Order, Call Deposit, or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Eligible bidders should review the complete terms, conditions, and technical specifications available on the EPADS portal before preparing their submissions. The bidding documents contain detailed requirements for vehicle specifications, equipment standards, and contractual obligations.
Bidders must submit their electronic bids through EPADS v2.0 on or before Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 11:30 AM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 12:00 PM using the EPADS system. Interested parties should obtain the full bidding documents from https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/68555. For further information, bidders can contact the Procurement and Contract Wing, Deputy Director, Chairman Office, CDA, G-7/4, Islamabad Capital Territory, via phone at +92-333-545-3375 or email at dd.iipcaii@cda.gov.pk.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
CDA is procuring 27 AC ambulances and 4 mortuary vans for 1122 emergency services—a substantial, one-off capital investment in medical transport fleet. Scale suggests OEM partnerships or authorized distributors likely favored; competition will be intense on cost (LCBS technique) and spec compliance. Deadline is firm (August 2026) and relatively tight for vehicle procurement. Bidders should verify technical specs early on EPADS as deviation penalties under PPR 2004 are typically severe for transport tenders.
Who can bid: Registration on EPADS v2.0 platform is mandatory. Typically, bidders require valid NTN, SECP registration (if company), and relevant PEC category (if applicable to vehicle supply/assembly). Federal procurement eligibility standards apply. No explicit restrictions stated; review full bidding documents for any capability or experience thresholds.