Hiring of Group Health Insurance for NAFSA Employees

The Pakistan Single Window (PSW) invites bids for the hiring of Group Health Insurance for NAFSA Employees under the contract reference P86314 for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to cover eligible payments for health insurance services for employees of NAFSA through a reputable insurance provider. Items being procured: - Group Health Insurance coverage for NAFSA Employees The procurement will be conducted through the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique in line with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit their bids electronically via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a Pay Order or Bid Securing Declaration as per the prescribed format. Detailed bidding documents including terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/86314. The deadline for bid submission is Monday, September 28, 2026, at 03:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 03:30 PM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) notifications and related information are accessible on EPADS v2.0 and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority website at www.ppra.org.pk. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure timely electronic submission to avoid disqualification. Familiarity with the EPADS portal and early registration is recommended to facilitate smooth participation.