Procurement of Dry & Wet Batteries

The National College of Arts (NCA) Lahore invites bids for the procurement of Dry & Wet Batteries for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under reserved funds and will be conducted through the Single Stage-One Envelope method using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Items being procured: - Dry Batteries - Wet Batteries Bidders must submit bids accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a Pay Order or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. The bidding documents, including detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements, are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/99382 for registered bidders. The e-bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM using the EPADS system. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Eligibility requires compliance with PEC categories if applicable, valid FBR registration, and earnest money as per bidding documents. Interested bidders should ensure timely registration and submission to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure the Pay Order or bid securing declaration is correctly formatted and submitted with the technical bid to avoid rejection on technical grounds.