Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Virtual University of Pakistan invites sealed applications for prequalification of reputable suppliers with sound financial standing and proven experience to supply different office furniture items under PPRA Rules clause 16A Framework Agreement. The prequalification process is being conducted in Islamabad, Federal Pakistan, and applies to suppliers seeking to be registered on the university's approved vendor list for furniture procurement. Registration with Tax Authorities on the Active Taxpayers List of the Federal Board of Revenue is mandatory for all applicants. This is a framework-based procurement designed to establish a pool of qualified suppliers for ongoing furniture requirements across the institution's operations.
Eligible suppliers must demonstrate sound financial standing and prior proven experience in supplying office furniture items. Applicants are required to register with the Federal Board of Revenue and maintain active taxpayer status. The tender fee is fixed at Rs. 1,000 which must be submitted along with the application. All prequalification documents and detailed eligibility criteria are available on the Virtual University of Pakistan website and through the PPRA portal, ensuring transparency and accessibility for interested bidders.
Prequalification documents are available on the Virtual University of Pakistan website at https://www.vu.edu.pk/Opportunities/Tenders and on the PPRA website at www.ppra.gov.pk. Applications must be submitted by 3:30 PM on 28 August 2026, with tender opening scheduled for 3:00 PM on the same date at the Procurement Department, Directorate of Finance, Virtual University of Pakistan, Sir Syed Memorial Society Building, 19-A Aturk Avenue, G-5/1, Islamabad. For further information, contact the Procurement Department via phone 051-1111-860-880 or email po@vu.edu.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.
Virtual University seeks prequalified furniture suppliers through a framework agreement approach—a recurring arrangement rather than a one-off tender.
The modest tender fee of Rs. 1,000 and framework structure suggest this is designed to establish a long-term vendor panel. The August 2026 deadline is firm. Applicants need FBR registration and active taxpayer status before tendering; suppliers should verify these are current. The focus on 'proven experience' and 'sound financial standing' indicates VU will scrutinize track record and balance sheets, so only established furniture vendors are competitive.
Who can bid: Suppliers must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Sound financial standing and proven experience in office furniture supply are required. Typically, registration with SECP (if a company) and submission of audited accounts are also expected, though not explicitly stated in this notice.