Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 160 KW Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic System

**COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Abbottabad Campus** invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of a hybrid solar photovoltaic system at its Abbottabad-Dhamtore Campus, Abbottabad. The procurement is financed from funds planned for FY 2026-27 and will be processed in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and applicable procurement regulations. Mandatory item or lot: Item 1, quantity one complete system, comprising a 160 KW Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic system, including supply, installation, testing and commissioning. The detailed technical specifications, performance requirements, site conditions, equipment standards, completion obligations, warranty requirements and other contractual terms are provided in the electronic bidding documents available through EPADS v2.0 under opportunity reference 76837. The scope should be reviewed as an integrated supply-and-installation assignment rather than as a standalone equipment supply. Bids will be evaluated through a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection technique. Interested firms should confirm their eligibility, registration status, technical capability, relevant experience in solar photovoltaic projects, financial capacity and compliance with all requirements in the bidding documents. Every bid must include the required bid security in the form of a Pay Order, Bank Guarantee or Demand Draft, or the prescribed bid securing declaration, as specified in the bidding documents. Bidders should also ensure any applicable tax registration and Active Taxpayer List status before submission. E-bids must be prepared according to the bidding documents and submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 no later than **Friday, August 21, 2026 at 11:00 am**. E-bids will be opened electronically on the same day at 11:30 am. Manual bids will not be accepted. Bidders not registered on EPADS v2.0 must complete registration before participating. The practical tip is to upload both envelopes and supporting documents well before the deadline, then verify the electronic submission receipt and bid-security requirements. Submission and procurement documents are available at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/76837.