Procurement of Stationary Items Framework Agreement by Islamabad Model College for Boys

The Islamabad Model College for Boys (Federal Directorate of Education (FDE)) invites prequalification applications for a Closed Framework Agreement for the procurement of Stationary Items. This procurement is funded from Non-ADP sources and aims to establish a framework for on-demand supply of stationary items through subsequent Call-Off Contracts during the agreement period. Items being procured: - Stationary Items The objective is to prequalify suppliers who will be eligible to participate in the subsequent bidding process and sign the Closed Framework Agreement. The agreement is expected to be signed with successful bidders on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, for a period of 9 months. Invitations to bid will be issued only to prequalified applicants starting Monday, September 21, 2026. Applicants must submit their applications through EPADS v2.0 by Monday, October 12, 2026, 11:00 AM. Applications will be opened electronically on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 may complete their registration at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. Further information and prequalification documents are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/framework-agreements/10030. Eligibility requirements include compliance with the prequalification documents. The procurement follows the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified for this procurement. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and submission through EPADS v2.0 to avoid disqualification due to manual submission or late application. Careful review of the prequalification documents and adherence to deadlines is essential for successful participation.