Repair and Maintenance of Machinery, Equipment and IT Hardware

The Federal Directorate of Education, Islamabad College for Boys, G-6/3 Islamabad, is inviting pre-qualification applications for repair and maintenance services for the Financial Year 2026-27. This procurement specifically targets original manufacturers, authorized distributors, 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 includes repair and maintenance of machinery, equipment, and IT hardware such as photocopiers, printers, copy printers, air conditioners, geysers, bracket/ceiling/pedestal/exhaust fans, RO filter plants, computers, LCDs, and other allied equipment. The technical scope covers a wide range of equipment maintenance and repair services at the Islamabad College for Boys premises. Firms must have established business offices or workshops in Islamabad or Rawalpindi to be eligible. This ensures timely service and availability of technical support. The tender follows the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, as amended, and requires firms to be compliant with all relevant tax and registration requirements. Interested firms must submit their pre-qualification applications electronically through the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) by 20th July 2026 at 11:00 AM PST. The applications will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM PST in the presence of applicants or their authorized representatives at the office of the Principal, Islamabad College for Boys. Detailed pre-qualification documents including eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, scope of services, and terms and conditions are available on EPADS and can also be obtained from the office during working hours. Bid security is not required at this pre-qualification stage but will be requested from pre-qualified firms during the financial bid stage. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure their ATL status is active and all tax documentation is up to date before submission to avoid disqualification. Timely submission through EPADS and thorough review of the pre-qualification documents will enhance chances of success in this competitive process.