Procurement of Operating Microscopes (Package No. 32) for Federal Government Polyclinic (PGMI-II) Islamabad

The Infrastructure Development Authority, Punjab invites sealed bids for the procurement of Operating Microscopes (Package No. 32) on DDP basis for the establishment of Federal Government Polyclinic (PGMI-II) at G-11/3, Islamabad. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to equip the polyclinic with advanced medical equipment to enhance diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Items being procured: - Operating Microscopes (Package No. 32) The procurement will be conducted using the Single Stage-Two Envelope Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and related regulatory guidelines. Bidders must submit bids accompanied by bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, or Bank Guarantee as specified in the bidding documents. All bidding documents, including detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements, are available electronically on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/132778 for registered bidders. Bidders are required to register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. Bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, October 19, 2026, 03:30 PM. The technical bids will be opened on the same day at 04:00 PM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on the new EPADS version may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Eligibility criteria include compliance with bid security requirements and registration on EPADS. Bidders should ensure timely submission and adherence to all bidding instructions to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the bid security section in the bidding documents and ensure the bid security instrument is valid and properly formatted to avoid rejection. Early registration on EPADS and familiarization with the electronic submission process will facilitate smooth participation.