Procurement of Library Books (III) for National University of Technology (NUTECH) Islamabad

The National University of Technology (NUTECH) Islamabad invites e-bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of library books under the contract titled 'Procurement of Library Books (III)'. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. Bidders must register on EPADS and submit their bids electronically by the deadline of Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual bid submissions will not be entertained. Items being procured: - Summary of Melanie Mitchell's Artificial Intelligence, 2024 (Quantity: 4) - NFTs for Beginners BPB Publications 2023, ISBN 9789355517876 (Quantity: 4) - Summary of Kavita Ganesan's The Business Case for AI IRB Media 2024 (Quantity: 4) The scope requires supply of latest edition educational and vocational textbooks with certificates of originality and publisher invoices. Suppliers must ensure no pirated or damaged copies are delivered and confirm timelines for imported books. Bid security in the form of Pay Order or Call at Deposit is mandatory. The procurement follows Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Bidders must comply with eligibility criteria including valid registrations and no conflicts of interest. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS with original bid security physically delivered to the SCM office at Second Floor, Karnal Sher Khan Road, Shaheed Road, I-12, Islamabad before the deadline. Technical and financial bids will be evaluated for responsiveness and compliance. The Procuring Agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS and upload all required documents accurately to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the originality certificates and publisher invoices carefully to meet compliance requirements. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of educational books to engage with a reputable academic institution in Islamabad. Bidders are encouraged to prepare their submissions diligently and adhere strictly to the bidding instructions and deadlines.