Supply of Lapping Machine by DCM Procurement Department Karachi

The DCM Procurement Department Karachi invites sealed bids for the supply of a Lapping Machine under the reference P115876 for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned with reserved funds and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. Items being procured: - Lapping Machine Bidders must submit their bids electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Monday, October 26, 2026, at 10:30 AM. The technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, or Bank Guarantee as specified in the bidding documents. The procurement will follow the Single Stage One Envelope method using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/115876. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. Interested bidders should ensure their registration on EPADS v2.0 and review the bidding documents carefully. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with regulatory guidelines and timely submission. For assistance, a tutorial on the registration process is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified as per Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and copies of notifications are available on the procuring agency's website and the Authority's website at www.ppra.org.pk. A practical tip for bidders is to complete their EPADS registration well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues and ensure their bid submission is accepted without delay.