This tender invites bids for the procurement of a 20KVA UPS with a company-fitted battery bank for the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design located in Lahore. The procurement falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category and is managed by the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD). The tender requires submission of sealed technical and financial proposals both online via EPADS and in hard copy by the deadline of 26th February 2026 at 11:00 AM. The scope includes supply of a high-frequency online double conversion UPS with a capacity of 20kVA/20kW, three-phase input and output, and a battery pack of minimum 6KWh. The UPS must be from a reputable international brand such as Vertiv 'Liebert' Exs / I-power (UK) or equivalent. It should feature protections against overload, short circuit, and temperature extremes, with a built-in LCD control panel and optional SNMP protocol. The delivery period is capped at 25 days from issuance of the purchase order, with onsite technical support and a one-year comprehensive warranty. Bidders must be active taxpayers with valid NTN and GST registrations and have at least five years of business experience. They should be authorized OEM distributors or partners of the quoted brand with a support office in Lahore. The tender requires earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) amounting to Rs. 57,000 and a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract value. Compliance with PPRA rules and submission of all mandatory documents is essential to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is strictly set for 26th February 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:30 AM at the PIFD office in Johar Town, Lahore. Bidders must submit bids online on EPADS and also provide a hard copy to the Secretary Tender Committee at the specified address. Late or incomplete bids will be rejected. Pro-Tip: Ensure the tender fee deposit evidence is enclosed with the technical proposal and double-check the bid security format as CDR only. Missing or incorrect documentation is a common cause for rejection, so carefully follow the checklist provided in the tender documents.