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Description / Scope of Work
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad is procuring one unit of 3 Phase Heavy Duty UPS of 80 kVA capacity through a competitive sealed bidding process. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and will be executed under the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. The tender is being conducted on a national basis using the Single Stage-Two Envelope method with Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. The bidding documents, complete with detailed terms, conditions, specifications and technical requirements, are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (ePADS) at the specified portal for all interested registered bidders.
Bidders must meet eligibility criteria as outlined in the bidding documents and are required to be registered on ePADS v2.0 to participate in this procurement process. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a Pay Order or a bid securing declaration in the format specified in the bidding documents. The bid security amount and related financial requirements are detailed in the Bid Data Sheet section of the procurement documents.
E-bids must be submitted through ePADS v2.0 on or before Monday, August 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Bid opening will occur on the same day at 11:00 AM through the ePADS v2.0 platform. Manual submission of bids will not be accepted. Prospective bidders not yet registered on ePADS v2.0 can register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. For further information and clarification, contact FBISE, Assistant Secretary (P&S) at SERVICE ROAD SOUTH, H-8/4, ISLAMABAD, Phone: +92-519-269535, Email: director.ps@fbise.edu.pk.
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FBISE is purchasing a single 80 kVA three-phase UPS unit for Islamabad operations. The procurement uses ePADS e-bidding with QCBS evaluation, implying technical quality matters alongside cost. Bidders must register on ePADS v2.0 before submitting; manual bids are rejected. The tight August 17 deadline (10:00 AM submission, 11:00 AM opening same day) leaves minimal margin for registration or submission errors. This is a one-off capital equipment purchase typical of institutional maintenance needs, not a framework or recurring contract.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on ePADS v2.0 and eligible under the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Typically, suppliers of electrical goods must hold valid vendor registration and appropriate business documentation (NTN/SECP certificate). No specific PEC category or license restriction is stated, but UPS suppliers typically require electrical equipment dealer registration or manufacturer authorization.