Outsourcing of Supply of Food/Grocery Items for Mess at National Institute of Public Administration Islamabad

The National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Islamabad, has allocated funds for the fiscal year 2026-27 to procure goods under the contract titled 'Outsourcing of Supply of Food/Grocery Items for Mess' referenced as P88228. This procurement is aimed at securing eligible payments through this outsourcing contract. Items being procured: - Supply of Food Items - Supply of Grocery Items The procurement will be conducted through sealed bids from eligible bidders using the e-procurement system EPADS v2.0. The process follows the Single Stage-One Envelope method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and related regulations and guidelines. Bidders must submit bids accompanied by a Bid Security as specified in the bidding documents, either in the form of a Pay Order or a bid securing declaration. Detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal. Interested bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The e-bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 by Monday, September 7, 2026, at 10:30 AM. The bids will be opened on the same day at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on the new version of EPADS v2.0 may register via the vendors portal. A tutorial for registration is available online. This procurement is governed by Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified, and the notification copy is available on the procuring agency's website and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) website. Bidders are advised to ensure timely registration and submission of bids through the EPADS portal to avoid disqualification. Careful attention to the bid security requirements and adherence to the submission deadlines is critical for successful participation.