Supply of Furniture Items for COMSATS University Islamabad

COMSATS University Islamabad invites bids for the supply of furniture items including customized computer tables, computer chairs, wooden stools, and pigeon hole racks. This tender is based in Islamabad and requires firms registered on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of FBR with valid GST and Income Tax status. The procurement falls under the Furniture & Furnishings category and demands quality materials such as 16 gauge pipe frames, lamination sheets, mesh fabric, and shesham wood with polish. The furniture will be delivered to the university's store section behind the main library, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards. The tender requires bidders to submit a technical bid and financial bid through the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) along with a physical hard copy. The bid security of Rs.40,000 must be submitted as a Call Deposit Receipt or Bank Draft in favor of COMSATS University Islamabad. Samples of all items are mandatory and will be checked for quality against the Bill of Quantities. The evaluation process includes strict technical compliance and financial evaluation, with disqualification for non-compliance or incomplete documentation. Bidders should ensure they meet PEC category requirements and maintain active status on the FBR ATL for the fiscal year 2025-26. It is advisable to prepare all documentation carefully, including the declaration form and affidavit of non-blacklisting. The bid validity is 90 days from the closing date, and any withdrawal or failure to accept the work order may result in forfeiture of the bid security and possible blacklisting. The submission deadline is on the 26th of January, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with technical bids opening half an hour later in Room No. G-6/G-8, Ground Floor, Faculty Block-I, COMSATS University Islamabad. Bidders must submit their bids online via EPADS and physically at the Procurement Office, 2nd Floor, Faculty Block-II, Park Road, Tarlai Kalan, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Make sure to upload the scanned copy of the bid security on EPADS and submit the original hard copy physically on the closing date. Missing this step often leads to disqualification despite online submission. Also, verify the exact brand and model specifications as blank or incomplete technical sheets will result in rejection.