Procurement of Lab Equipment for Health Care Centre at Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad

The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Islamabad invites sealed bids from eligible and registered bidders on EPADS V2.0 for the procurement of lab equipment intended for its Health Care Centre under the financial year 2026-27 budget allocation. This procurement is planned to enhance the medical and laboratory facilities at the university's health care centre, ensuring quality services for students and staff. Items being procured: - Lab Equipment for Health Care Centre (specific items detailed in bidding documents on EPADS portal) The procurement will follow the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique as per Public Procurement Rules 2026. Bidders must submit bids electronically through the EPADS V2.0 portal only; manual submissions will not be accepted. Bid security requirements include a Pay Order, Call Deposit, Demand Draft, or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Interested bidders must register on EPADS V2.0 to access bidding documents and participate. The bidding documents contain detailed specifications, terms, and conditions. The bid submission deadline is Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 10:30 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:00 AM via EPADS V2.0. The Director of Purchase & Stores at AIOU is the contact point for this procurement. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure compliance with all requirements, including PEC registration and FBR/ATL status if applicable. Timely registration on EPADS and adherence to submission deadlines are critical for successful participation. A practical tip for bidders is to complete EPADS registration well in advance and review the tutorial available on YouTube to avoid last-minute technical issues. This will facilitate smooth electronic bid submission and participation in the procurement process.