COMSATS University Islamabad invites bids for event management services for the Orientation Spring 2026 at its Islamabad campus. This tender covers comprehensive event arrangements including catering for 3000 persons, stage setup, sound system, seating with covers, and decorative elements such as arches and balloons. The event will be held at the CUI Islamabad campus, requiring meticulous coordination and quality assurance to meet university standards. The scope includes provision of pink tea, samosas with condiments, barfi, mineral water, chairs with covers, a stage sized 20x10, sound system with multiple microphones, and decorative campus elements. The work demands attention to detail and timely delivery to ensure a successful orientation event. The site location in Islamabad requires vendors to manage logistics efficiently and comply with university guidelines. Bidders must be registered on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of FBR for GST and Income Tax and submit a refundable Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) of PKR 30,000 as bid security. Compliance with CUI's technical and financial bid requirements is mandatory. The tender follows PEC guidelines and requires bidders to maintain good standing with FBR for the fiscal year 2025-26. Non-compliance or blacklisting will result in disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 19th January 2026 at 1100 hours, with bid opening half an hour later in Room G-6/G-8, Faculty Block-I, COMSATS University Islamabad. Bidders must submit their bids through the EPADS online portal and also provide a hard copy of the sealed bid documents at the university's procurement office located on the 2nd Floor, Faculty Block-II, Park Road, Tarlai Kalan, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security is in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt or Bank Draft as personal cheques are not accepted. Also, attend the pre-bid meeting on 12th January 2026 to clarify any queries and avoid common pitfalls related to bid documentation and compliance.