This tender invites bids for the procurement of specialized fashion design equipment at the National College of Arts in Lahore, Punjab. The department requires high-quality tools and machinery essential for fashion design education and production, sourced from reputed manufacturers registered with the tax department. The procurement involves acquiring various equipment items tailored to support the creative and technical needs of fashion design students and faculty. Bidders must ensure compliance with specifications and provide earnest money in the form of a bank draft or Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) equivalent to 2% of the quoted amount. The bidding process follows the single stage single envelope procedure under PPRA Rule-2014 clause 36(a), with submissions required online via the E-PADS portal and a hard copy delivered before the deadline. Bidders should hold valid PEC registration and be active on the FBR Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the fiscal year 2025-26. It is advisable to review all eligibility criteria and ensure the bid security is properly documented. The tender opening will be conducted publicly at the National College of Arts Lahore, allowing authorized representatives to attend. The submission deadline is set for 19th January 2026 at 11:30 AM, with bids opened immediately thereafter at the NCA Lahore premises. Interested parties must upload bids on the E-PADS portal and submit a hard copy by the deadline to avoid disqualification. Pro-Tip: Carefully verify the Earnest Money requirements and ensure the original pay order or CDR is submitted before bid opening, as missing this often leads to bid rejection. Also, monitor for any public holidays that may shift the submission or opening dates to the next working day.