Annual Procurement for Hardware Items and Machinery / Equipment by Cabinet Division

The Cabinet Division has announced the Annual Procurement for Hardware Items and Machinery / Equipment for the fiscal year 2026-27 under tender reference P88672. This procurement is planned to be executed through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, ensuring a transparent and efficient bidding process. Items being procured: - Hardware Items - Machinery / Equipment Bidders are invited to submit sealed bids for the supply of the above goods. The procurement will follow the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and related regulations. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order or Call at Deposit as specified in the bidding documents. The e-bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available online at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/88672. Interested bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 on or before Friday, August 28, 2026, at 01:30 PM. The technical bids will be opened on the same day at 02:00 PM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Eligibility criteria include registration with FBR and ATL, and compliance with PEC categories if applicable. Bidders should ensure timely registration on EPADS and submission of all required documents to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure the Pay Order or Call at Deposit is prepared as per the bidding document instructions to avoid bid rejection. For further assistance, a tutorial on the registration process is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) details and notification copies are accessible on the procuring agency's and authority's websites at www.ppra.org.pk.