Procurement of Welding, Carpentry, Electrical Items and Tools for EEE Workshop Practice Lab at Comsats University Lahore Campus

Comsats University Islamabad (Lahore Campus) invites sealed bids for procurement of goods planned for FY 2026-27 to establish the EEE Workshop Practice Lab at CUI-Lahore Campus. Items being procured: - Welding equipment - Carpentry tools - Electrical items - Various tools for workshop setup The procurement is under the contract reference '4767-48228' and tender number 'P130846'. The scope includes supply of quality welding, carpentry, and electrical tools and items necessary for the practical lab setup at the university campus in Lahore. Bidders must comply with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method under a Single Stage One Envelope procedure. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as described in the bidding documents, which can be in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft. Bidders must also submit a bid securing declaration as per the specified format. E-bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/130846. Bidders are required to register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The deadline for bid submission is Wednesday, October 7, 2026, by 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day via EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register themselves at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. In line with Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified, and the procurement notice is available on the procuring agency's and authority's websites. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure timely registration and submission through EPADS to avoid disqualification. Early registration and thorough preparation of the bid documents will enhance chances of success.