Procurement of Interior Finishing Works: Wall Panelling, Linear LED Lighting, Built-in Shelving and Window Blinds

The National Faceless Centre (NFC) Islamabad invites bids for the procurement of interior finishing works including wall panelling, recessed linear LED lighting, built-in shelving and window blinds at its office located in Sector G-9/1, Islamabad Capital Territory. This procurement is under the Public Procurement Rules, 2026 using the Single Stage One Envelope procedure through the EPADS v2.0 platform. Items being procured: - Wall panelling with grooves and inlay strips, 1460 sqft - Recessed linear LED lighting in aluminium profile with drivers, wiring and switching, 270 ft - Built-in open shelving with concealed lighting, 150 ft - Horizontal venetian blinds, 275 sqft - Wooden door polishing, 3 doors - Large artificial floor plants (5 to 6 ft high), 14 units - Small artificial table plants (8 to 10 inch), 3 units - Artificial white flower arrangements in small white ceramic vases, 6 units - Rugs (8x10 ft), 2 units - Rugs (5x8 ft), 2 units - Framed abstract art prints (24x36 inch), 5 units - Framed abstract art print (48x30 inch), 1 unit - Arc floor lamp (about 2 m high), 1 unit - Decorative set for open shelves (about 15 pieces), 1 set - Executive desk set including leather desk pad, pen holder, document tray and national flag stand, 1 set The scope includes installation and finishing as per approved interior design and specifications. Materials include moisture resistant MDF boards, aluminium LED profiles with opal diffusers, natural oak veneer shelving, aluminium venetian blinds, and high-quality artificial plants and decorative items. The contractor must submit samples for approval before work commencement and adhere to a 45-day completion schedule from work order issuance. Eligibility requires NTN and sales tax registration with active taxpayer status, at least two similar works completed in the last three years each valued at Rs. 1,000,000 or more, minimum average annual turnover of Rs. 5 million, and no blacklisting or insolvency. Bid security of Rs. 100,000 is mandatory. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS with original bid security delivered physically before the deadline. Technical evaluation is based on experience, financial capacity, samples, photographs of completed works, and client letters. The contract includes a 12-month defect liability period with replacement of defective items within 7 days of notice. Liquidated damages of 0.5% per day apply for delays up to 10% of contract price. Bids will be opened on November 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM via EPADS. Manual submissions are not accepted. The successful bidder must furnish a 5% performance guarantee and sign the contract within stipulated timelines. For queries and site visits, contact the Procurement Cell at NFC, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely delivery of all required samples labeled with your firm name to the Procurement Cell before the bid deadline, as these samples are critical for technical evaluation and approval before work can proceed.