Prequalification for Repair, Maintenance and Supply/Installation of Vehicle Tyres and Batteries

The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) Islamabad invites prequalification applications for an Open Framework Agreement focused on repair and maintenance work as well as the supply and installation of vehicle tyres and batteries. This prequalification is intended to identify capable suppliers who will be eligible to participate in subsequent bidding processes under the framework agreement. Items being procured: - Repair and maintenance work - Supply and installation of vehicle tyres - Supply and installation of batteries The objective is to establish a pool of prequalified suppliers who can respond to call-off contracts during the agreement period. The framework agreement will be valid for 12 months following the signing date. Interested suppliers must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 portal and submit their applications electronically by Monday, 28 September 2026 at 11:55 AM. The technical and financial bids will be invited from prequalified suppliers on Monday, 21 September 2026, with the final agreement expected to be signed by Wednesday, 30 September 2026. Eligibility criteria include compliance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004, registration on EPADS v2.0, and adherence to the specified prequalification documents. Vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 are advised to complete their registration promptly. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified for this procurement, ensuring transparency and fairness. Applications must be submitted electronically; manual submissions will not be entertained. The contact for this procurement is the Drawing and Drawing Officer (DDO) at the Islamabad Model Postgraduate College for Commerce, H-8/4 Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and submission on the EPADS portal to avoid disqualification due to late or manual submissions.