Provision and Installation of New Split Air Conditioners at HEC Islamabad

The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, invites tenders from reputable firms and contractors for the provision and installation of new split air conditioners at various offices of HEC H-9 and H-8 premises for the financial year 2026-2027. This procurement is specifically for the Islamabad office of HEC, ensuring that the cooling systems meet the required standards for office comfort and efficiency. Items being procured: - New Split Air Conditioners for HEC H-9 offices - New Split Air Conditioners for HEC H-8 premises The technical scope includes supply, installation, and commissioning of split air conditioning units at the designated HEC office locations. The work will be executed as per the specifications detailed in the E-Bidding documents available on the EPADS platform. The contract period will be as per the work orders issued during the contract tenure. Eligible bidders must have relevant PEC registration, be active taxpayers with valid FBR and GST registration, and maintain an active taxpayer status. Additionally, bidders should have a representative office in Islamabad or Rawalpindi to ensure timely coordination and service delivery. The tender follows the PPRA Rule 36(b) Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure on a least cost basis. The closing date and time for e-bid submission is **01:30 pm on Tuesday, August 04, 2026**. Public opening of e-bids will be held at **02:00 pm on the same day** at the Auditorium Block, HEC, H-9, Islamabad. Earnest money in the form of a pay order or bank draft amounting to **Rs. 1,000,000** in favor of Director General (Finance), HEC, is required as bid security. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 only; manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register themselves online. For any issues, bidders can contact the PPRA-EPADS helpline at 051-111-137-237. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your EPADS registration and digital signatures are active well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues that could disqualify your bid. Also, carefully review the detailed specifications in the E-Bidding documents to align your technical and financial proposals accordingly.