Procurement of Goods for University of Swabi under Framework Contract FY-2026-27

The University of Swabi invites sealed bids from Original Manufacturers, General Order Suppliers, Authorized Dealers, and Firms registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and listed on the Active Tax Payers List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the procurement of goods under the Framework Contract for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is aimed at fulfilling the university's requirements for various goods to support its operations in Swabi. Items being procured: Specific item list not provided in the notice. Bidders must submit their bids through the EPADS (E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System) portal. A bid security (Earnest Money) of Rs. 600,000 in the form of a CDR from a scheduled bank in Pakistan is mandatory and must be submitted physically to the office of the Director Planning & Development, University of Swabi, Anbar Swabi, on or before 24-09-2026 at 11:00 AM. Failure to submit the original bid security by the deadline will result in rejection of the bid. A scanned copy of the bid security must be attached with the bid on EPADS. Bids without earnest money will not be entertained. The technical bids will be opened and evaluated as per the criteria outlined in the bid solicitation documents. Financial bids of technically qualified bidders will be opened in the presence of bidders' representatives. All applicable taxes will be deducted as per government rules. Incomplete, disfigured, overwritten, or delayed bids will be considered non-responsive. Firms involved in litigation with any government department or organization are not eligible to participate. A non-refundable bid processing fee of Rs. 3000 must be deposited in the University of Swabi's official bank account (UBL Main Branch Swabi, Account No. 0323-204459398). Bidders are encouraged to seek clarifications during office hours if needed. The University reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids prior to acceptance and will communicate grounds for rejection upon request as per KPPRA rules. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely submission of both the original bid security and the electronic bid on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Double-check all documents for completeness and compliance with the technical requirements to enhance your chances of qualification.