Prequalification of Suppliers and Service Providers for Open Framework Agreement at Lok Virsa Islamabad

Lok Virsa Islamabad under the National Heritage and Culture Division invites prequalification applications for an Open Framework Agreement covering a wide range of services and supplies including repair and maintenance of offices, furniture, vehicles, electrical and air conditioning systems, IT equipment, stationery, cleaning items, tentage hiring, painting, and printing. This tender is based in Islamabad and targets suppliers and service providers capable of supporting the institute's diverse operational needs across multiple categories. The scope includes civil and masonry repairs, plumbing, electrical maintenance of generators and transformers, HVAC servicing, IT hardware repairs, CCTV system maintenance, and provision of consumables like stationery and cleaning supplies. The contract is for one year, extendable based on performance, and requires vendors to be technically and financially sound to handle the varied demands of Lok Virsa's heritage and administrative facilities. Applicants must hold valid NTN, active taxpayer status, GST registration where applicable, and PEC registration for civil works. Firms should have at least two years of relevant experience and meet financial soundness criteria with a minimum annual turnover of PKR 2 million. Compliance with PPRA rules, including submission of affidavits for non-blacklisting and conflict of interest undertakings, is mandatory. Vendors must be prepared to submit a performance security of PKR 50,000 upon contract award. The submission deadline is set for 12 March 2026 at 1100 hrs, with bid opening at 1130 hrs the same day. Applications must be submitted electronically via the e-PADS portal; hard copies will not be accepted. The physical address for correspondence is Director (Administration), Lok Virsa, Garden Avenue, Shakarparian, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure your application includes all mandatory documents such as NTN, GST, PEC certificates, and affidavits. Missing or incomplete submissions are commonly rejected. Also, carefully review the lot-wise categorization to apply only for relevant lots matching your expertise to improve chances of prequalification.