Procurement of Non Consultancy Services to Establish STEAM Labs/Maker Spaces in Selected Educational Institutions of Federal Directorate of Education Islamabad

The Federal Directorate of Education Islamabad invites qualified firms to provide Non Consultancy Services for establishing STEAM Labs and Maker Spaces in selected schools. This initiative targets Islamabad Capital Territory to equip schools with modern STEAM infrastructure, including digital screens, computers, robotics kits, 3D printers, VR boxes, and comprehensive STEAM kits for primary to higher secondary levels. The project aims to foster innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. The labs will be designed with student workstations, STEAM branding, upgraded flooring, lighting, and storage facilities to create an engaging learning environment. The scope includes delivery, installation, and deployment of hardware and software, curriculum integration, teacher training, and ongoing technical support. The service provider must be registered in Pakistan, comply with tax and regulatory requirements, and demonstrate experience in implementing STEAM projects worth over PKR 10 million nationally or internationally. The contract duration is three months, with a focus on quality and timely delivery. Bidders must meet PEC and FBR requirements, be on the Active Taxpayers List, and provide bid security of PKR 1,000,000. The tender follows the Public Procurement Rules 2025, with a single stage two envelope procedure and Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS). The financial year 2025-26 funds this procurement. Submission deadline is 25th March 2026 at 10:00 AM, with technical bids opened the same day at 10:30 AM via EPADS. Manual bids are not accepted. The physical address for bid security submission is Rohtas Road, G-9/4 Islamabad. The project requires compliance with all regulatory and ethical standards, including anti-corruption measures. Pro-Tip: Ensure bid security is submitted in original form before the deadline and carefully review the technical specifications and eligibility criteria to avoid disqualification.