Replacement of Batteries for Battery Banks 2x2000kVA UPS System Installed at AFL Vault Rooms (East & West) at IIAP Islamabad

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) invites bids for the replacement of batteries for battery banks 2x2000kVA UPS system installed at AFL Vault Rooms (East & West) at Islamabad International Airport (IIAP), Islamabad. This procurement is planned under the funds reserved for FY 2026-27. The procurement follows PPRA Rule No. 36(b) and requires bidders to be registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments holding valid NTN & GST and be on the Active Taxpayer List of FBR. Items being procured: - Replacement of batteries for battery banks 2x2000kVA UPS system installed at AFL Vault Rooms (East & West) at IIAP, Islamabad The procurement will use the Single Stage Two Envelope method adopting Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in line with Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and related regulations. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of PKR 250,000 in the form of a Pay Order in favor of Pakistan Airports Authority. E-bidding documents with detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 before the bid submission deadline. Key dates include bid submission by 06 October 2026 at 11:00 AM and bid opening on the same day at 11:30 AM at IIAP Islamabad Logistics Section. Manual submission of bids is not allowed. Bidders are advised to ensure timely registration and submission to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure the Pay Order is submitted in original before the bid opening date to avoid rejection. Also, familiarize yourself with the EPADS v2.0 registration process early to prevent last-minute issues.