Procurement of Waterproof Cotton Canvas Tarpaulins

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Limited, under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan, invites bids for the procurement of waterproof cotton canvas tarpaulins for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is managed by the Real Estate Operation Division of the Corporation based in Karachi. Items being procured: - Waterproof Cotton Canvas Tarpaulins The procurement process will follow the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a Pay Order or Demand Draft as specified in the bidding documents. Interested bidders are required to register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available online at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/153045. Bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, October 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The technical bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Bidders who have not registered on the new version of EPADS v2.0 may do so at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for the registration process is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. In compliance with Rule 65 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2026, the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified for this procurement. Notification copies are available on the procuring agency's website and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) website at www.ppra.gov.pk. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and submission on EPADS v2.0 to avoid disqualification. Familiarize yourself with the electronic bidding system and prepare all required documents, including bid security, in advance to meet the strict deadlines.