Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Allama Iqbal Open University invites sealed bids from eligible vendors for the procurement of network racks and cabinets under fiscal year 2026-27. The procurement is referenced as P117736 on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (ePADS) and follows the Public Procurement Rules 2004. The project is funded through reserved funds allocated by the university and will be executed in Islamabad, at the university's main campus in Sector H-8/2. Bidding will be conducted using a Single Stage-One Envelope approach with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique to ensure competitive and transparent procurement.
All bidders must be registered on ePADS v2.0 to participate in this procurement process. Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a Pay Order, Call Deposit, Demand Draft, or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Eligible bidders are those meeting the registration requirements and compliance standards outlined in the detailed e-bidding documents, which are available on the ePADS portal. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified for this procurement in accordance with Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules 2004.
E-bidding documents containing complete terms, conditions, specifications, and technical requirements are available at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/117736. Bids must be submitted electronically through ePADS v2.0 on or before 28 September 2026 at 10:30 AM (PST). Bid opening will occur on the same day at 11:00 AM (PST) using the ePADS v2.0 system. Manual bid submissions are not accepted. Unregistered vendors may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/ or contact the Directorate of Purchase and Stores at +92-51-9571332 for assistance.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
University procurement for network racks and cabinets—standard data centre infrastructure for a federal education institution.
Scale appears medium (single procurement, not framework). Notable: LCBS selection means lowest compliant price wins; execution in Islamabad suggests local delivery feasible. Deadline is firm (Sept 2026). One-off procurement unless university operates on annual refresh cycles. Requires ePADS registration; manual bids rejected. Vendor pool likely regional ICT suppliers and systems integrators.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on ePADS v2.0. PEC category not specified but typically Category 'F' (supplies/equipment procurement) applies for non-construction goods. NTN and business registration typically required by ePADS v2.0 enrollment. No sector-specific restrictions stated; foreign vendors may bid if ePADS-registered. Compliance with Public Procurement Rules 2004 mandatory.