Procurement of Network Racks and Cabinets by Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad

The Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad is inviting bids for the procurement of Network Racks and Cabinets for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is funded and planned under the university's budget for FY 2026-27. The procurement reference number is P117736. Items being procured: - Network Racks - Cabinets The procurement will be conducted using the Single Stage-One Envelope method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and related regulations. Bidders must submit a bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, or Demand Draft as specified in the bidding documents. The bidding documents, including detailed terms, conditions, and specifications, are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/117736. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The bid submission deadline is Monday, September 28, 2026, by 10:30 AM, and bids will be opened the same day at 11:00 AM via EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Interested vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 can register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Eligibility requires compliance with the Public Procurement Rules and submission of bid security. The procurement is managed by the Directorate of Purchase & Stores at Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure timely submission through the EPADS portal. Early registration on EPADS is recommended to avoid last-minute issues. The university's contact details and website www.ppra.org.pk provide further information and grievance redressal options. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of IT infrastructure equipment to engage with a reputable public university in Islamabad. Ensuring compliance with all bidding requirements and timely electronic submission will be key to successful participation.