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The Directorate of PCA (North), Islamabad, Pakistan Customs is inviting prequalification applications from national suppliers for an Open Framework Agreement for the repair of machinery and equipment. This is a non-consultancy services procurement funded from Non-ADP budget allocations. The framework agreement, reference FFW10512, will enable on-demand supply of machinery and equipment repair services through subsequent call-off contracts over a 36-month period. Successful prequalified applicants will be eligible to participate in follow-up procurement proceedings, with invitations to bid expected on October 12, 2026, and framework agreement signing anticipated for October 27, 2026. The procurement is open to all national applicants meeting specified eligibility criteria and represents a significant opportunity for service providers in the customs and government machinery maintenance sector.
Eligibility requirements and qualification criteria are detailed in the prequalification documents and must be fulfilled by all interested applicants. Only prequalified suppliers will be permitted to participate in subsequent procurement processes. Applicants should carefully review all eligibility stipulations and qualification thresholds outlined in the bid documents before submitting applications. Bid security and other financial instruments may be required as specified in the framework data sheet.
Complete prequalification documents are accessible through EPADS v2.0 at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/frameworkagreements/10512. Interested applicants can obtain further information from the Directorate of PCA (North), Islamabad during office hours via the EPADS portal. Submissions must be made through the designated electronic system. For direct contact, interested parties may reach the Admin Officer at phone +92-315-409-5155 or email ddo5226pcahq@gmail.com.
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This is a 36-month framework agreement for machinery and equipment repair services with Pakistan Customs at the federal level.
The prequalification stage has already commenced with ITB expected October 12, 2026 and agreement signing October 27, 2026—a very compressed timeline suggesting urgent need. As a framework structure, successful prequalifiers will access recurring call-off contracts rather than a single lump-sum project, providing long-term revenue potential. Applicants must move immediately to obtain documents and meet prequalification deadlines.
Who can bid: Typically, suppliers for government machinery repair services must hold current NTN registration, maintain valid business registration with SECP or relevant provincial authority, possess relevant technical certifications or experience in machinery maintenance, and comply with PEC registration if applicable to equipment categories. National applicants only are eligible. Specific requirements are detailed in the prequalification documents.