Auditorium Renovation and Early Childhood Education Centre Finishing Works at Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad

Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, invites separate electronic bids for two construction activities at its Main Campus. Funds have been allocated for these works during financial year 2026/27, and part of these funds will cover eligible payments under the resulting contracts.

Activity reference P178908 covers the extension, renovation and upgrading of the Auditorium and Council Hall in the IET Building at the Main Campus, Islamabad. Activity reference P178581 covers finishing works for the Centre of Excellence in Early Childhood Care and Education at the Main Campus, Islamabad.

Both activities list PEC Category C-A and the following specialization codes: CE01, CE09, CE10, BC01, ME01, ME02, ME03, ME05, ME06, ME07, EE01, EE03, EE04, EE05, EE09, EE10 and EE11 (I and II). Bidding is open to all potential bidders and will follow the methods prescribed in the respective bidding documents, in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and applicable regulations, regulatory guides, procurement guidelines and instructions issued by the Authority.

Bidding documents for each activity, including detailed terms and conditions, specifications and requirements, are available to interested bidders registered on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System, e-PADS V2.0, at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements. Vendors who have not yet registered on the new version may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/.

Each electronic bid must be accompanied by bid security in the amount and acceptable form prescribed in the respective bidding document and shown on e-PADS V2.0. Bids must be prepared in accordance with the instructions in the applicable electronic bidding documents and submitted through e-PADS V2.0. Manual bids will not be entertained.

For both activities, the bid submission deadline is 18 November 2026 at 11:00. Bids will be opened through e-PADS V2.0 on the same date at 11:30.

A Grievance Redressal Committee has been notified for these procurement activities under Rule 65 of the Public Procurement Rules 2026. The notification is available on the University's website and at www.ppra.org.pk.

The issuing office is the Director, Directorate of Works, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad. Contact telephone numbers are 051-9572101 and 9572133.