Procurement of Stationery Items by NUTECH (SCM) Islamabad

The National University of Technology (NUTECH) Supply Chain Management (SCM) office in Islamabad invites sealed bids for the procurement of stationery items under the reference number P152256 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is funded by reserved funds allocated to NUTECH (SCM) and aims to cover eligible payments for stationery supplies. Items being procured: - Stationery Items (specific list not provided in the notice). Bidders must submit their bids electronically via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, accessible at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/152256. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026, and related regulatory guidelines. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Call at Deposit or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. The e-bids must be submitted on or before Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM through EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 are advised to register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Eligibility criteria include registration on EPADS v2.0 and compliance with bid security requirements. The procurement process is overseen by the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) as per Rule 65 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Further details and notification copies are available on the procuring agency's website and the authority's website at www.ppra.gov.pk. For bidders, it is crucial to ensure timely electronic submission via EPADS to avoid disqualification. Familiarity with the EPADS portal and early registration can prevent last-minute technical issues and ensure participation in this procurement opportunity.