Procurement of Stationary Items by Islamabad Model College for Girls

The Islamabad Model College for Girls under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) invites sealed bids for the procurement of stationary items for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned with reserved funds and aims to cover eligible payments under the contract referenced as P140550. Items being procured: - Stationary Items (specific list not provided in the notice). The procurement will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, ensuring transparency and ease of participation for all eligible bidders. The bidding process will follow the Single Stage-One Envelope method using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and related guidelines. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as described in the bidding documents, either in the form of a Pay Order or a bid securing declaration as specified. Manual submission of bids will not be entertained; all submissions must be made electronically via EPADS v2.0. Interested bidders are required to register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The deadline for bid submission is Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 10:30 AM. Vendors not yet registered on the new EPADS version may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Bidders should ensure compliance with all technical and financial requirements as per the bidding documents. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for this procurement, and notification copies are available on the procuring agency's and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) websites. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully review the bid security requirements to avoid disqualification due to incomplete documentation.