Procurement of Office Furniture for National Bank of Pakistan Branches in Mirpur A.K, Swat, and Muzaffarabad A.K

National Bank of Pakistan invites bids for the procurement of office furniture for multiple branches located in Mirpur A.K, Swat, and Muzaffarabad A.K. This tender covers a comprehensive range of furniture items including branch manager tables, officer tables, credenzas, drawer pedestals, CPU trolleys, revolving and visitor chairs, waiting benches, sofas, center and side tables. The procurement is managed by the National Bank of Pakistan's Central Procurement Division based in Lahore. The scope involves supplying high-quality office furniture made from chipboard, MDF, and seasoned oak wood with finishes such as walnut polish and leatherette. The furniture includes ergonomic chairs with imported roller runners and hydraulic bases, sturdy tables with steel frames and Formica surfaces, and upholstered sofas with approved fabric designs. Delivery is required within 45 calendar days from the contract commencement date, with installation and testing at the specified branch locations. The tender emphasizes compliance with detailed technical specifications and quality standards to ensure durability and functionality in banking environments. Bidders must be registered manufacturers or authorized distributors with valid NTN and sales tax registration, and must provide a bid security of PKR 200,000. The tender requires submission of bids exclusively through the PPRA's EPADS electronic portal, with original bid security instruments submitted physically before the deadline. The evaluation will be based on least cost selection, considering compliance with technical specifications and eligibility criteria including manufacturer authorization and past experience in similar contracts. Submission deadline is set for 23rd April 2026 at 11:30 AM, with bid opening at 12:00 noon on the same day via EPADS. The physical venue for bid opening is the National Bank of Pakistan's Regional Headquarters in Lahore. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents, ensure all required attachments such as FBR active tax status, non-blacklisting affidavit, and manufacturer authorization are included, and comply with all procedural requirements to avoid disqualification. Pro-Tip: Ensure the original bid security instrument is submitted physically before the deadline as electronic bids without this will not be opened. Also, verify the polish shade and fabric samples with the bank's engineer to avoid rejection on quality grounds. Keep track of the EPADS portal notifications for any addenda or clarifications issued before bid submission.