Procurement of Library Books (III)

The National University of Technology (NUTECH) Procurement Department in Islamabad Capital Territory is inviting bids for the Procurement of Library Books (III) for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement involves the supply of a wide range of educational and vocational textbooks including titles on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Environmental Science, Data Structures, and other specialized academic subjects. The books are to be delivered to the SCM Office, 2nd Floor Adm Block, NUTECH University, Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed (IJP Road), Sector I-12, Islamabad. The technical scope requires bidders to provide original and latest editions of the specified books, with full compliance to the bidding documents. Suppliers must submit original Call Deposit Receipts (CDRs) in favor of National University of Technology as bid security. The delivery timeline is 90 days from the contract award. Bidders must ensure no pirated or damaged books are supplied and must provide publisher invoices and goods declarations. Imported books must have confirmed delivery timelines. Eligibility criteria include valid FBR registration and compliance with all legal and technical requirements. Joint ventures or consortiums are not allowed. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Monday, June 1, 2026, 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection method. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on EPADS v2.0 and ensure all required documents, including original CDRs, are submitted timely to avoid disqualification. Attention to detail in compliance with bid security and originality certificates will enhance chances of success.