Hiring of Group Health Insurance for NAFSA Employees

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) invites bids for the hiring of Group Health Insurance for NAFSA Employees in Islamabad. The procurement is for provision of group health insurance coverage through reputed insurance companies rated AA+ by PACRA/VIS with a stable outlook. Interested bidders must be registered suppliers on the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System 2.0 (EPADS 2.0) and can register electronically at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/register. A tutorial for EPADS 2.0 registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Items being procured: - Group Health Insurance coverage for NAFSA Employees The bidding documents include detailed terms, conditions, procurement procedures, bid security, bid validity, opening of bids, evaluation criteria, and performance guarantee requirements. These documents can be accessed and downloaded via EPADS 2.0 at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/86314 or from the PSW website https://www.psw.gov.pk/documents/tenders. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 16th September 2026 at 1100 hrs via Microsoft Teams. Interested bidders may attend at their own cost. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS 2.0 by 28th September 2026 at 1500 hrs. The original bid bond must be delivered to the PSW Procurement department at Ground Floor, Nespak Building, Near State Bank, G-5/2, Islamabad before the bid opening deadline. Technical bids will be opened on the same day at 1530 hrs. If the deadline falls on a public holiday, the next working day will be considered. Eligibility requires valid registration with tax and other relevant authorities including SECP, and compliance with FBR/ATL requirements. Prospective bidders should ensure timely registration on EPADS 2.0 and submit all required documents to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to complete EPADS 2.0 registration well before the bid submission deadline and attend the pre-bid meeting to clarify any queries, ensuring a compliant and competitive bid submission.