Expression of Interest for Rented Building / Facilities for Virtual University Campus at Pattoki

Virtual University of Pakistan invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from landlords, property owners, developers, and authorized real estate agents for renting suitable buildings or commercial premises to establish a campus in Pattoki City. The premises will be used for educational and administrative purposes by the Virtual University, a federal government public sector degree awarding institution with presence in over 140 cities across Pakistan. Items being procured: - Rented building/commercial premises with estimated covered area of 6,000 to 8,000 Sqft located on Main Multan Road / Chunnian Road and surrounding areas in Pattoki. The building should be ready for possession or under construction with expected completion within 30 to 45 days. It must have commercial use approval, approved building layout plan, emergency exits, firefighting and fire safety arrangements, and preferably dedicated three-phase electricity meters and transformer. Adequate parking for cars and motorbikes, space for a generator up to 100 KVA, separate hygienic washrooms for male and female occupants, and barrier-free access for persons with disabilities are mandatory. The lease period is initially 5 to 10 years, extendable by mutual consent. Modifications excluding major structural changes must be allowed by the owner. Eligibility requires submission of EOI fee of Rs. 1,000/- via Allied Bank Limited with original deposit slip attached. EOIs must be submitted under Single Stage Two Envelope Bidding Procedure comprising Technical and Financial Proposals separately sealed. Technical proposals will be evaluated first, followed by financial evaluation of technically qualified bidders. Bids must be uploaded on EPADS v2.0 and submitted in hard copy to the Procurement Department, Directorate of Finance, Virtual University of Pakistan, Islamabad by 02:30 pm on November 20, 2026. Late submissions will not be entertained. Technical evaluation includes scrutiny of documents, site visit, and scoring based on building status, electricity provision, parking, location, and other criteria. Firms securing at least 60% marks qualify for financial evaluation. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all required approvals and certificates are attached with the technical proposal and provide clear photographs or videos of the building on a CD/DVD/USB to avoid disqualification during technical evaluation. Contact the Procurement Department at Virtual University of Pakistan, Sir Syed Memorial Society, 19-Ataturk Avenue, G-5/1, Islamabad for any queries. Phone UAN: 051-111-880-880, Technical Ext 3231, Financial Ext 1354, 1323. Email: po@vu.edu.pk.