Supply and Refilling of Fire Extinguishers

The Allama Iqbal Open University Directorate of Purchase & Stores Islamabad is procuring supply and refilling services for fire extinguishers for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is critical for maintaining fire safety standards across university premises. Items being procured: - Supply of Fire Extinguishers - Refilling of Fire Extinguishers The procurement will be conducted through a single stage-one envelope bidding process using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders must submit sealed bids electronically via the EPADS v2.0 platform. Manual bids will not be accepted. The technical scope includes supply of quality fire extinguishers and professional refilling services ensuring compliance with safety standards. The site of delivery and service is the Allama Iqbal Open University campus in Islamabad. Eligible bidders should be registered on EPADS v2.0 and comply with all bidding document requirements including bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, or Demand Draft, or a bid securing declaration as specified. Experience in similar fire safety equipment supply and refilling contracts will be advantageous. The bid submission deadline is **Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:30 AM**, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and ensure timely registration on the platform. A practical tip for bidders is to prepare their technical and financial bids meticulously and upload all required documents well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues on EPADS. Contact details for queries are provided by the Directorate of Purchase & Stores, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad.