Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) invites sealed bids for the provision of AC ducting works for the existing HVAC system at its Karachi office, referenced as PSW/PROC/25-26/ADMN-605. The project is located in Karachi, Sindh province, with funds reserved for financial year 2026-27. This civil works procurement is being conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform, which is the official portal for accessing detailed bidding documents, specifications and contract terms. The procurement follows the Single Stage-One Envelope methodology using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in compliance with Public Procurement Rules 2004 and related regulatory guidelines. Eligible bidders registered on EPADS v2.0 are invited to submit their sealed bids through the platform on or before Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM using EPADS v2.0. Manual submission of bids shall not be entertained under any circumstances.
All bids must be accompanied by a bid security amount as described in the Bid Security Section of the bidding document, submitted in the form of a pay order or bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Bidders are required to register themselves on EPADS v2.0 to participate in the bidding process. Those vendors who have not yet registered on the new version of EPADS v2.0 may do so through the provided registration portal. A tutorial explaining the registration process is available to assist prospective bidders.
Comprehensive e-bidding documents containing detailed terms and conditions, technical specifications and all requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/84238. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified in terms of Rules 48 of Public Procurement Rules 2004, and notification copies are available on the procuring agency's website and the Authority's website at www.ppra.org.pk. For further enquiries, bidders may contact the PSW Procurement Department at Ground Floor, NESPAK Building, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad, via telephone +92-519-211129 or email procurement@psw.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.
PSW is seeking HVAC ducting installation works at its Karachi headquarters—a relatively focused civil scope on an existing building system.
The October 2026 deadline is approximately five months away, allowing reasonable preparation time. This appears to be a one-off maintenance/upgrade contract rather than a framework arrangement. Notably, the procurement mandates e-submission through EPADS v2.0 with no manual alternatives; bidders unfamiliar with the portal must register and familiarize themselves quickly. Bid security is required but the amount is not disclosed in this notice—full details are in the bidding documents.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The notice does not explicitly state PEC category or contractor grade requirements. Typically, civil works contracts in Pakistan require bidders to hold valid PEC registration in the relevant category, maintain active NTN/SECP registration, and submit audited accounts and performance certificates as per Public Procurement Rules 2004.