Procurement of Sweet Water for NICL Building Karachi

The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) Karachi invites bids for the procurement of sweet water for its NICL Building located in Karachi. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to fulfill the water supply needs of the NICL premises in Karachi South District, Sindh Province. Items being procured: - Sweet Water for NICL Building Karachi The procurement scope includes the supply of sweet water as per the requirements of the NICL Building situated on Abbasi Shaheed Road, Civil Line Sub-Division. The tender follows a Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders must ensure compliance with all terms and conditions detailed in the bidding documents available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 portal. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit their bids electronically through the platform. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as specified in the bidding documents, either in the form of a Pay Order or a bid securing declaration. Manual submissions will not be entertained. The technical and financial bids will be evaluated based on the least cost criteria. The tender was published on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:12 AM, and the closing date for bid submission is Monday, July 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 12:30 PM via EPADS v2.0. Interested suppliers should ensure timely registration on EPADS and familiarize themselves with the e-bidding process. A tutorial is available on YouTube to assist with registration and submission. A practical tip for bidders is to complete their EPADS registration well in advance and carefully review the bid security requirements to avoid disqualification. Ensuring all documents are correctly uploaded and submitted electronically before the deadline is crucial for successful participation in this tender.