Procurement of Stationery, Medicines, Laboratory Equipment and Maintenance Items by Allama Iqbal Open University

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad invites separate electronic bids for six procurement activities funded under its financial year 2026/27 allocation for goods and non-consulting services. Bids must be submitted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (e-PADS V2.0).

The activities are procurement of stationery and miscellaneous other items, AIOU reference 11/2026-27, e-PADS reference P130411; procurement of envelopes, AIOU reference 12/2026-27, e-PADS reference P140361; procurement of medicines, lab kits and reagents, AIOU reference 13/2026-27, e-PADS reference P131965; procurement of lab equipment for the Health Care Centre, AIOU reference 14/2026-27, e-PADS reference P153216; procurement of electrical power cables, electrical, air-conditioning, paint, sanitary, carpentry, aluminum and civil items, AIOU reference 15/2026-27, e-PADS reference P134385; and supply, installation, testing, calibration and training of laboratory equipment for science labs, AIOU reference 16/2026-27, e-PADS reference P148506.

For stationery and miscellaneous items and envelopes, bids must be submitted by 10:30 on 10 November 2026 and will open at 11:00 that day. For medicines, lab kits and reagents and Health Care Centre lab equipment, submission closes at 10:30 on 11 November 2026, with opening at 11:00. For electrical and maintenance items and science laboratory equipment, submission closes at 10:30 on 12 November 2026, with opening at 11:00. All openings will take place through e-PADS V2.0.

Bidding is open to all potential bidders and will follow the method prescribed in each activity's bidding documents, consistent with the Public Procurement Rules 2026 and applicable regulatory instructions. Interested bidders registered on e-PADS V2.0 can obtain documents, including detailed conditions, specifications and requirements, at https://epads.gov.pk. Vendors requiring registration on the new version may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/.

Each electronic bid must include bid security issued in the name of Treasurer, Allama Iqbal Open University, in the amount and acceptable form required by the respective bidding documents and e-PADS V2.0. Bids must follow the document instructions; manual submissions will not be accepted.

A Grievance Redressal Committee has been notified under Rule 65. Its notification is available on the procuring agency's website and https://www.ppra.org.pk. Contact the Director, Directorate of Purchase & Stores, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad, telephone 051-9250031, 9571332.