Purchase of Library Books and Journals for NUMS-KHINAMS Library

This tender invites experienced and registered book dealers, suppliers, firms, and publishers to supply library books and journals for the NUMS-KHINAMS Library in Rawalpindi. The procurement focuses on materials related to Avant Health-Life Style Medicines and the College of Nursing, ensuring the library's collection supports academic and research needs effectively. The procurement requires bidders to submit sealed bids including a 2% Earnest Money in the form of Bank Draft, Pay Order, or Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) in favor of NUMS. The tender documents, detailing specifications and terms, are available from the Procurement Directorate at NUMS and on the PPRA-EPADS and NUMS websites. The delivery location is the NUMS-ATR Building on Adiyala Road, near APS-Humayun Road, Rawalpindi. Bidders must be actively registered with PPRA, FBR, and other relevant authorities, and comply with the 2025-26 fiscal year requirements. PEC category is not applicable for this procurement. Ensure your FBR ATL status is active to avoid disqualification. The tender strictly follows PPRA rules 2004, and no advance payments will be made; payments will be released only after complete delivery. The submission deadline is on the 28th of January 2026 by 10:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:30 AM in the Conference Room of the NUMS-ATR Building. Bidders or their authorized representatives are encouraged to attend the opening. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender documents for Earnest Money requirements and ensure your bid security is exactly 2% of the bid value. Missing or insufficient bid security leads to outright rejection. Also, verify the Demand Draft for the tender document fee is non-refundable and properly addressed to NUMS.