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Description / Scope of Work
The Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, Islamabad invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of stationery and miscellaneous items for the fiscal year 2026-27. This is a national-scope procurement executed through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0, following a Single Stage-Two Envelope bidding process with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. The procurement encompasses various stationery and consumable items required by the ministry for its operational needs in Islamabad, Federal Province.
Bidders must possess valid business registration and comply with all eligibility criteria set out in the bidding documents. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Bank Guarantee, Demand Draft, or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Bidders are required to register themselves on the EPADS v2.0 platform to participate in the bidding process, and all documentation must comply with the detailed specifications and requirements outlined in the e-Bidding documents.
The e-bidding documents containing comprehensive terms, conditions, specifications and detailed requirements are available on EPADS at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/134964. Sealed bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before the closing date specified in the tender notice. Interested bidders should contact the Section Officer (General), 1st Floor Khosar Block, Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, Islamabad, by phone at +92-519-208416 or email sogeneralmora@gmail.com for clarifications and additional information regarding this procurement.
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The ministry is procuring standard stationery and miscellaneous consumables on a recurring annual basis through EPADS.
The procurement uses a straightforward two-envelope LCBS methodology without pre-qualification, suggesting relatively small-to-medium value and low technical complexity. Key consideration: mandatory e-bidding platform registration on EPADS v2.0 is required; manual or offline bids will not be accepted. Bidders should note the single-stage process means technical and financial proposals are opened together, so cost competitiveness is paramount. No explicit estimated value is stated in the notice, but the generic commodity scope suggests routine annual replenishment rather than infrastructure or specialized procurement.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0. The notice does not explicitly state PEC category, NTN, SECP or other regulatory registration requirements; however, for goods procurement in Pakistan, bidders are typically required to hold a valid National Tax Number (NTN), maintain Sales Tax registration if applicable, and possess valid business registration under SECP or sole proprietorship documentation. Foreign bidders may participate unless restricted by the Public Procurement Rules, 2004.