Procurement of Customized Table Calendars and Diaries

The Allama Iqbal Open University in Islamabad invites sealed bids for the procurement of customized table calendars and diaries for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under the fund reserved by the university and aims to cover eligible payments under the contract referenced as P140556. Items being procured: - Customized Table Calendars - Diaries The procurement will be conducted using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2026 and related regulations. Bidders must submit a bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, or Demand Draft as specified in the bidding documents. The bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/140556. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS V2.0 by Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM. The bid opening will take place on the same day at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on EPADS V2.0 are advised to register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all eligibility criteria including FBR/ATL registration and earnest money requirements as detailed in the bidding documents. The submission and opening process is fully electronic, ensuring transparency and efficiency. A practical tip for bidders is to complete their EPADS registration well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues and to carefully review the bid security requirements to ensure their bids are not rejected on technical grounds.