Procurement of Office Furniture for Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development Islamabad

This tender invites bids for the procurement of office furniture at Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development (PITAD) Islamabad, under the Ministry of Commerce. The scope includes supply of wooden centre tables, wooden chairs, visitor sofas, and plastic round dining tables with metal legs, all designed to meet approved sample standards. The furniture items are specified with detailed dimensions and quality requirements, including termite-treated solid wood frames, padded leatherette upholstery, and durable polished finishes. The site location in Islamabad demands high-quality materials to ensure durability and aesthetic appeal suitable for office environments. The procurement emphasizes adherence to technical specifications and sample approval by the Technical Committee. Bidders must be registered with GST and NTN, listed on the Active Taxpayer List of FBR, and demonstrate financial stability with at least three similar projects completed in the last five years. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status is mandatory for the 2025-26 financial year. Earnest Money in the form of Pay Order or Call Deposit Receipt is required, and performance guarantees of 10% of the contract value must be furnished. Submission deadline is set for the end of June 2024, with bids to be submitted exclusively via the E-PAD online platform. Technical bids will be opened in the presence of bidders, with mandatory sample submission one day prior to the deadline. The physical address for inspection and delivery is Plot No. 82, Sector H-8/4, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely submission of samples as failure to provide them will lead to disqualification. Also, carefully review the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty and bid security requirements which are often overlooked.