Procurement of Lead Acid Maintenance Free Batteries for UPS at COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus

The COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus invites sealed bids for the procurement of Lead Acid Maintenance Free Batteries for UPS systems under reference P72490. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. Items being procured: - Lead Acid Maintenance Free Battery 12V/40AH, Quantity: 16 units The batteries must be rechargeable lead acid type compatible with Deutsche Power Elektra ES-110 10KVA Online UPS, featuring AGM/VRLA technology with Pb–Ca–Sn alloy plates and oxygen-recombination system. Specifications include nominal voltage of 12V, capacity of 40 Ah at 20-hour rate, maximum discharge current ≥400 A for 5 seconds, internal resistance ~9 mΩ, and a design life of up to 8 years at 25 °C. Manufacturing date must not be older than 1 or 2 months at time of delivery. Bidders must be registered with FBR, on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL), and have completed at least three similar contracts in the last five years. Bid security in the form of Call at Deposit is required. The bidding process follows Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by August 31, 2026, 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Hard copy of bid security must be submitted physically to the Purchase Officer at COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Tobe Camp, University Road, Abbottabad. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents accurately to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the manufacturing date of batteries to comply with the freshness requirement. This tender offers a transparent and competitive opportunity to supply high-quality UPS batteries to a reputable academic institution in Abbottabad.