Prequalification for B&R Civil Works under a Closed Framework Agreement by NUST Works Directorate

The Works Directorate, National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), invites applications for prequalification of contractors for B&R civil works. Prequalification will lead to subsequent invitations to bid and a closed framework agreement with the successful bidder or bidders. The agreement will run for 12 months following completion of the bidding process. Only prequalified applicants will be entitled to participate in the subsequent procurement proceedings.

The prequalification process is open to all national applicants who fulfil the eligibility requirements set out in the prequalification documents. Applicants should consult the complete prequalification and bidding documents for the detailed terms, specifications and instructions governing participation. The procurement is identified by EPADS reference FFW10728.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on November 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Conference Room, Works Directorate, NUST H-12. The deadline for electronic submission of applications and e-bids is November 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Applications will be opened electronically on November 24, 2026, at 2:30 PM through EPADS v2.0.

The complete prequalification and bidding documents are accessible online through EPADS v2.0 at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/frameworkagreements/10728. They are also available at www.eprocure.gov.pk. All applications and e-bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0. Manual submission of applications will not be entertained.

If the submission or opening date falls on a public holiday, bids will be received or opened on the next working day at the same time and venue. A Grievance Redressal Committee has been notified in accordance with Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and its details are available on the procuring agency's and PPRA's websites. NUST reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids under Rule 33 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004.

For enquiries and further information, contact the Works Directorate, National University of Sciences & Technology, Sector H-12, Islamabad. Telephone numbers are 051-90851261, 051-90851271 and 051-90851275. The email address is ad.contractmanagement@nust.edu.pk. The university's UAN is 111-116-878.