Provision of Tentage Services, Sound System, IT Equipment Rental, Machinery & Equipment Rental, Audio/Visual Equipment, and Refreshment/Catering Services

Islamabad College for Boys, G-6/3, Islamabad, under the Federal Directorate of Education, invites pre-qualification applications for the Financial Year 2026-27. This procurement is aimed at sourcing original manufacturers, authorized distributors/dealers, reputed service providers, and general order suppliers/firms registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and appearing on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The scope covers event support, equipment hiring, and allied services for official meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, and other institutional events as and when required. Items being procured: - Tentage Services - Sound System - IT Equipment on Rental Basis - Machinery & Equipment on Rental Basis - Audio/Visual Equipment - Refreshment/Catering Services The technical scope includes provision of rental services for tentage, sound, IT, machinery, and audio/visual equipment along with catering services for official institutional events. The services will be required at the Islamabad College for Boys and possibly other venues under the Federal Directorate of Education. Firms must have established business offices or workshops in Islamabad or Rawalpindi and must comply with Public Procurement Rules, 2004 (as amended). Eligibility criteria require firms to be registered with FBR, appear on the ATL, and have relevant experience in event support and equipment rental services. Bid security is not required at the pre-qualification stage but will be obtained from pre-qualified firms during the financial bid stage. Applications must be submitted electronically through the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) by **20-07-2026 11:00 AM (PST)**. Opening of applications will be on the same day at 11:30 AM in the office of the Principal, Islamabad College for Boys, G-6/3, Islamabad. Interested bidders or their authorized representatives may attend the opening. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure their EPADS profiles are fully updated and compliant with ATL requirements before submission to avoid disqualification. Early submission is advised to address any technical issues with the electronic system.