Procurement of Air Cooler for NADRA Headquarters Islamabad

This tender invites bids for the procurement of air coolers for the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Headquarters in Islamabad. The procurement falls under the Electronics & Appliances category and is scheduled for delivery within four weeks. NADRA requires 50 units of air coolers with specifications including a voltage of 220-240 V, water tank capacity of 90-120 liters, minimum four ice bottles, air throw up to 20-25 feet, three-speed fan with variable speed control, plastic body, one-year warranty, mobility with castor wheels, and high-efficiency copper motor. The procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and follows the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure under the Public Procurement Rules 2004. Bidders must be registered firms with valid NTN and GST registrations, active on the FBR's Active Taxpayers List (ATL), and not blacklisted. The tender requires submission of electronic bids via the EPADS portal by 11:00 AM on April 2, 2026, with the original bid security of Rs. 100,000 submitted physically by the same deadline. The technical bid will be opened at 11:30 AM on the same day at NADRA Headquarters. The bid security must be in the form of a cashier's or certified cheque or bank guarantee. The contract price is payable in Pakistani Rupees, and the performance security is 10% of the contract price. The warranty period is one year, and the supplier must comply with all technical specifications. The submission address is the Procurement Department, Headquarters NADRA, G-5/2, Islamabad. The evaluation will be based on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) with a delivery schedule of four weeks. No advance payment is applicable. The contract will be signed after submission of performance security within 14 days of the Letter of Acceptance. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely submission of the original bid security in the required form to avoid disqualification, and carefully review the technical specifications to meet all mandatory requirements, as failure to comply with any point will lead to disqualification.