Procurement of Materials and Consumables for MRC Workshop Practice Classes - FY 2026-27

The National University of Science & Technology (NUST), specifically its School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) located in President Sector H-12, Islamabad Capital Territory, invites sealed bids for the procurement of materials and consumables required for MRC Workshop Practice classes for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under contract reference number P164262 and will be conducted through the National Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Items being procured include a comprehensive list of workshop materials and consumables such as Nylon Rod Ø25 mm (130 ft), Aluminum Hexagon Rod dia 20mm (50 ft), Aluminum Rod dia 50mm (15 ft), Stainless Steel Rod 1.5"Ø (1.5 Kg), Welding Electrode (30 Kg), Mild Steel Strips 1.5"×6mm (350 ft), Teflon Tape (12 Nos.), Emery Paper 2no (40 Nos.), Mild Steel Sheet (1 Nos.), MS Gas Welding Wire Ø 2mm (5 Kg), Brass rod for brazing dia 3mm (5 Kg), MIG Wire MS 1.2MM 15KG roll (1 roll), Oxygen Gas Regulator (1 Nos.), Welding Lead Copper Ø16mm 200Amp (20 ft), MS Polish Rod dia 5mm (200 ft), MS strip 3"x6mm (100 ft), Parting Sand 20 kg bag (1 bag), Fire Clay 40 kg bag (1 bag), Small Battery 9V DC (6 Nos.), River Sand 100 Cubic Feet (1 trolley), Quartz Sand 20-40 Mesh Size 20 kg bag (1 bag), Circuit Breakers Siemens 10 AMP and 6 AMP (5 Nos. each), various Building Cables in rolls, Piano Socket 10 A (12 Nos.), Machine Screws M3x5 mm (2 packs), Insulation Tape (40 Nos.), Three Pin shoe (20 Nos.), Light plug (10 Nos.), Drywall Screws (4 packs), Capacitors (4 Nos.), Thimbles (100 Nos.), Magnetic Contactor 32A (1 Nos.), Halogen bulbs (12 Nos.), MS Rod dia 25mm (35 ft), Metallurgical Coke (60 Kg), China Soft wood (45 Nos.), PH paper test strips (5 Nos.), Cotton Rags (125 Kg), Flathead Screws in various sizes (3 packs), Jack stand for vehicle lifting (1 set), and Molasses (4 tins). The technical scope covers supply of high-quality materials conforming to specified standards suitable for workshop practice classes. Delivery is scheduled within 40 days to the NUST-SMME premises in Sector H-12, Islamabad. Bidders must be registered with FBR, possess valid NTN and GST certificates, and comply with eligibility criteria including active taxpayer status. Bid security of PKR 30,000 in the form of Pay Order is required. The procurement will be conducted via the EPADS v2.0 electronic bidding system, and all bids must be submitted online before the deadline of Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Original bid security must be submitted physically to the NUST-SMME office before the deadline. Technical bids will be evaluated on a 100% technical basis with a minimum passing score of 70 marks. Origin of goods will be considered with preference given to USA/Europe, followed by China and local sources. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price and comply with all contract terms including delivery, warranty, and after-sales service. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS portal and ensure timely registration and submission. One practical tip is to ensure all bid documents and bid security are submitted correctly and on time to avoid disqualification. For further details and clarifications, bidders may contact the procurement office at NUST-SMME, Islamabad. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of workshop materials and consumables to engage with a prestigious academic institution and contribute to the quality education of engineering students.