Prequalification for E&M Works under a Closed Framework Agreement at NUST Islamabad

The Works Directorate, National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), invites applications for prequalification of contractors for E&M works under a closed framework agreement. The prequalification is intended to identify contractors for subsequent invitations to bid. NUST will sign a closed framework agreement with the successful bidder or bidders 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 in the process. The EPADS reference is FFW10785.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on 19 November 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Conference Room, Works Directorate, NUST H-12. The deadline for submission of electronic applications and bids is 24 November 2026 at 2:45 PM. Applications will be opened electronically on the same date at 3:15 PM through EPADS v2.0.

Complete prequalification and bidding documents are accessible online through EPADS v2.0 at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/frameworkagreements/10785. The documents are also available at www.eprocure.gov.pk. All applications and electronic bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0. Manual submission of applications will not be entertained.

If a public holiday falls on the scheduled submission or opening day, bids will be received or opened on the next working day at the same time and venue. Under Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, a Grievance Redressal Committee has been notified, 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 and Technology, Sector H-12, Islamabad. Telephone numbers are 051-90851261, 051-90851271 and 051-90851275. The email address is ad.contractmanagement@nust.edu.pk.