Procurement of Customized Table Calendars & Diaries

The Allama Iqbal Open University 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 reserved funds of the university and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) V2.0 platform. Interested and eligible bidders registered on EPADS V2.0 are invited to participate in this least cost based selection (LCBS) tender process. Items being procured: - Customized Table Calendars - Customized Diaries The procurement will follow the Public Procurement Rules, 2026, and bidders must submit bids accompanied by bid security as specified in the bidding documents, either in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, Demand Draft, or a bid securing declaration as per the prescribed format. The bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available online on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/140556. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS V2.0 on or before Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM. The bids will be opened on the same day at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Vendors not yet 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. In compliance with Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules 2004, a Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified for this procurement. The notification is available on the procuring agency's website and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) website at www.ppra.org.pk. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure timely submission through the EPADS platform. Early registration and preparation of bid documents will help avoid last-minute technical issues and ensure compliance with all requirements.