Purchase of Uniforms for Collectorate of Customs Gilgit Baltistan 2025-26

This tender invites bids for the purchase of uniforms for the Collectorate of Customs in Gilgit Baltistan under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the financial year 2025-26. The procurement falls under the category of Textiles, Uniforms & Clothing and is based in Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan. The department requires complete ceremonial, service, and field uniforms including shoes, jerseys, and jackets as per the specified samples and designs outlined in CGO 01/2022. The scope involves supplying high-quality uniforms tailored to the needs of customs personnel stationed at Riaz Road, Jutial, Gilgit. Bidders must ensure compliance with the technical specifications and deliver the goods within the stipulated timelines. The procurement process follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0, emphasizing transparency and efficiency. Bidders should be registered firms with a minimum of three years' experience supplying uniforms to armed or civil forces, supported by valid work orders and performance certificates. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status is essential, and bidders must provide a bid security of PKR 50,000 in the form of a Pay Order or Demand Draft. The tender requires adherence to the 2025-26 fiscal year regulations and submission of all required documents including firm registration, profile, and no blacklisting affidavit. The submission deadline is set for 11:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2026, with bid opening scheduled at 11:30 AM the same day via EPADS v2.0. Physical submission of the original bid security is mandatory at the Collectorate of Customs office located near FCNA (HQ), Jutial, Gilgit. All bids must be submitted electronically; manual submissions will be disqualified. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and double-check the bid security submission process. Missing the original bid security deposit at the physical office is a common pitfall leading to disqualification. Also, carefully review the sample specifications in CGO 01/2022 to avoid technical non-compliance.