Procurement of Furniture Items for Pakistan Education Endowment Fund Islamabad

The Pakistan Education Endowment Fund (PAK-EEF-NEST), under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Islamabad, invites bids for the procurement of furniture items for its Head Office. This procurement is conducted through an open competitive bidding process using the Single Stage – Two Envelope procedure. Interested bidders must be SECP registered companies with offices in Islamabad or Rawalpindi, registered with the Sales Tax Department, and possess a valid National Tax Number (NTN). The procurement includes a comprehensive list of furniture items to be supplied, installed, and commissioned at the PAK-EEF-NEST office. Items being procured: - 2-Seater Sofas (Leatherette Black, Metal base with Grey Powder Coat, 1 unit) - 3-Seater Sofas (Leatherette Black, Metal base with Grey Powder Coat, 2 units) - Manager Desk with Side Rack (Halifax Oak Aston 2.0, Kerala Concrete Carcass, Metallic base, 3 units) - Visitor Chairs (Mesh Back and Mesh Padded Seat Black, MS Pipe Chrome Finish base, 12 units) - Credenza (Mahogany Wood/Veneer Finish Jacobean, 2 units) - Side Tables (Beech Veneer top, Metal structure with Black Powder-Coat finish, 6 units) - Centre Tables (Beech Veneer top, Metal structure with Black Powder-Coat finish, 6 units) - Spire Manager Chairs (Fabric Padded Seat, Nylon base, Polyurethane arms, 30 units) - Credenza (Natural Eucalyptus, Matt Formite Carcass, Metallic Legs with Grey Powder Coat, 1 unit) - Partition (Noce Prenne MFC Ozone 2.0, Charcoal Grey MFC Vanity Panel, 1 unit) - Desk (Noce Prenne MFC Ozone 2.0, Charcoal Grey MFC Vanity Panel, Metallic support, 4 units) The technical scope covers delivery, installation, and commissioning of these furniture items at the PAK-EEF-NEST Head Office located at Sector H-9/4, Islamabad. The furniture must conform to the specified dimensions, materials, and finishes as per the detailed technical specifications and samples provided. Bidders are required to submit samples for evaluation and approval prior to contract award. Eligibility criteria include registration with SECP, active NTN and Sales Tax registration, submission of bid security equivalent to 5% of the bid amount, and provision of company profile, incorporation certificates, financial capacity proof, and evidence of past similar contracts. Blacklisted firms or conditional tenders will be rejected. The bid validity period is 120 days. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 2026-07-13 at 11:30 AM at the PAK-EEF-NEST office, and bid submission deadline on 2026-07-20 at 11:00 AM via the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (e-PADS). Hard copies of the bid security and bid documents must also be submitted physically by the deadline. Bids will be publicly opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the e-PADS portal to avoid technical difficulties during bid submission. Also, strict compliance with the bid security submission requirements and sample provision is critical to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for furniture suppliers with proven experience and capacity to supply quality office furniture to a reputable federal organization in Islamabad. Bidders should carefully review the detailed bidding documents and technical specifications to prepare responsive and competitive bids.