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Description / Scope of Work
The Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat (Federal Ombudsman), headquartered at Block-4B, Pakistan Secretariat, Saddar, Karachi, Sindh, invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of stationary and other miscellaneous items under reference P161568. This is a national procurement through a single stage-one envelope bidding process using Least Cost Based Selection technique in compliance with Public Procurement Rules 2026. The procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 with reserved funds allocated by the secretariat for this purpose. Bidding will be conducted electronically through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0, and only registered bidders on this platform may participate.
All bidders must submit a Bid Security either as a Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, or in the form of a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. The evaluation will follow the procurement guidelines and regulations issued by the relevant authority, ensuring transparent and competitive selection of the successful bidder. Eligibility requirements and detailed specifications are outlined in the complete bidding documents available on the EPADS portal.
Bidders are required to register on EPADS v2.0 and submit their e-bids through the platform on or before Friday, November 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Electronic bid opening will occur immediately thereafter at 12:30 PM on the same day. Manual bid submissions will not be accepted. Complete bidding documents, including technical specifications, price schedules, general and special conditions of contract, and all required forms, are accessible on the EPADS website at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/161568. For further information, interested bidders may contact the Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat at +92-344-202-4272 or wmohtasib@gmail.com.
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Federal office seeking routine stationery and miscellaneous supplies through competitive e-bidding.
Tight submission window (less than three weeks) with immediate electronic opening. Likely modest contract value typical of government consumables procurement. Bidders must be EPADS-registered and prepared to submit either financial security or declaration form; manual bids rejected outright. No pre-bid meeting or technical clarification meeting mentioned—documentation review is critical.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The notice does not specify PEC category, NTN, SECP registration, or other restrictions. Typically, suppliers of stationary goods in Pakistan must hold valid NTN and business registration; specific sectoral licenses are usually not required unless items include regulated materials.