Procurement and Installation of RFID Biometric-Based Entrance Access Control System

Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS) located in Uthal, District Lasbela, Balochistan, is inviting bids for the procurement and installation of an RFID/Biometric-Based Entrance Access Control System specifically for the Students' Hostels of LUAWMS. This tender is aimed at original manufacturers, authorized distributors, and suppliers who are duly registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Items being procured: - RFID/Biometric-Based Entrance Access Control System The scope of work includes the supply and installation of a modern access control system that integrates RFID and biometric technologies to enhance security at the university hostels. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in executing similar projects and show sound financial standing. The system must comply with the technical specifications and terms outlined in the tender documents. Eligibility criteria require firms to be registered with FBR and ATL, and to provide a bid security of 2% in the form of a pay order, call deposit, or bank draft issued by any scheduled bank of Pakistan in favor of the Director Procurement LUAWMS Uthal. The bid security must reach the Deputy Director Procurement office before the closing date and be attached with the technical bid. Bids without the requisite Earnest Money will be rejected. The tender documents can be downloaded from the ePADS and LUAWMS websites. The tender submission is strictly online through the EPADS PPRA Portal System. The closing date for submission is **7th August 2026 at 12:00 PM**, with technical bids opening the same day at 12:30 PM in the presence of the University Purchase Committee and bidders. Conditional bids will not be accepted. The bidding will follow the Single Stage, Two Envelope Procedure as per PPRA Rule 36(b), requiring separate sealed envelopes for the Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of the bid security and to carefully follow the two-envelope submission format to avoid disqualification. Attention to detail in the technical proposal aligned with the tender specifications will increase the chances of success.