Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The International Islamic University, Islamabad Campus (IIUI) invites sealed bids for the purchase and installation of air conditioning units—specifically 2.0 ton DC inverter ACs—for the Centre of Advanced Engineering and Physical Education (CAEPE) facility in Islamabad. This procurement is part of the FY 2026-27 budgetary allocation and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS v2.0) using a single-stage, one-envelope bidding process with least cost-based selection methodology in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004.
Bidders must be eligible under the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and may be national or international entities. All bids must be accompanied by bid security as specified in the bidding documents or a bid securing declaration in the prescribed format. The evaluation will follow the specified eligibility and evaluation criteria outlined in the bidding documents, which are available for download from the EPADS portal at the reference URL. Prospective bidders should ensure they are registered on EPADS v2.0 before participating.
Complete e-bidding documents containing detailed technical specifications, terms and conditions, price schedules, contract forms, performance guarantee templates, and integrity pact requirements are available on EPADS v2.0. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the EPADS v2.0 platform on or before Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM, after which bids will be opened electronically. Bidders may contact the Assistant Director at the IIUI procurement office in Office 213, 2nd Floor, Admin Block, New Campus, Sector H-10, Islamabad, via phone at +92-333-446-1620 or email at muhammad.bilal@iiu.edu.pk for clarifications.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
IIUI seeks AC units (2.0 ton DC inverter) with installation for CAEPE facility—straightforward equipment procurement, likely 10–50 unit range based on facility scope.
Single-stage e-bidding with least-cost selection favours competitive pricing over technical innovation. September 2026 close suggests FY planning cycle; non-recurring purchase. Key risk: EPADS registration mandatory and unfamiliar to some SMEs; technical specs and performance guarantees are stringent. Margin pressure expected in commodity appliance category.
Who can bid: National and international bidders eligible under Public Procurement Rules 2004. Typically requires active NTN, tax compliance, and SECP registration (for national firms). EPADS v2.0 registration is mandatory. No PEC category stated—likely not construction. Bid security or securing declaration required per bidding documents (amount not disclosed in summary).