Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Comsats University, Islamabad (Lahore Campus) invites sealed bids from eligible contractors for the procurement of goods and services for providing and laying of tiles at the Islamic Research Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology (IRCBM) located at the Lahore Campus in Punjab. The tender is referenced as 4766-49464 and is funded from allocated budget reserves for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (ePADS) v2.0 using a Single Stage-One Envelope methodology with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in compliance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004.
Bidders must possess valid registration on the ePADS v2.0 platform to participate and are required to submit sealed bids accompanied by bid security. The bid security must be provided in the form of a Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, Demand Draft, or alternatively bidders may submit a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. All bidders must comply with eligibility criteria outlined in the Standard Bidding Document and are expected to meet standard procurement compliance requirements.
Detailed bidding documents containing complete terms and conditions, technical specifications, and requirements are available on the ePADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/127279. Electronic bids must be submitted through ePADS v2.0 on or before Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM, after which bids will be opened electronically on the same platform. Prospective bidders are advised to register on ePADS v2.0 before submission. For queries and further information, contact the Deputy Registrar at Comsats University Islamabad, Defence Road, Lahore, via telephone +92-321-432-3437 or email miqureshi@cuilahore.edu.pk.
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The university seeks tile provision and laying services for an on-campus research facility through open competitive bidding.
Scope and contract value are not explicitly quantified in the notice; bidders must review the full technical specification document for area coverage and quality requirements. The e-bidding process is mandatory; only registered ePADS contractors can participate. This appears to be a single fixed-scope project rather than a recurring framework. Tight timeline to October 5, 2026 requires immediate preparation of bid documentation and compliance matrices.
Who can bid: The notice specifies registration on ePADS v2.0 as mandatory but does not state specific PEC categories, turnover thresholds, or prior experience requirements. Typically for goods supply and laying services in Pakistan, bidders must hold valid NTN and GST registration, possess relevant business licenses, and demonstrate capacity relevant to the contract value. Detailed eligibility criteria should be confirmed in the full bidding document.