PROCUREMENT NOTICE

PROCUREMENT OF NON-CONSULTANCY SERVICES

1. The Virtual University of Pakistan (Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)) has reserved Funds for the procurement planned for FY 2026-27. The Virtual University of Pakistan (Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)) intends to apply part of the proceeds of this Fund to cover eligible payments under the contract for the “SHORT MESSAGE SERVICES (SMS) (ICT) Tender No. VU/26-27/09/900” with the reference of "P157149"
2. The Virtual University of Pakistan (Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)) invites Bids through EPADS v2.0 from eligible Bidders registered on EPADS v2.0 for provision of Non-Consultancy Services.
3. Single Stage-Two Envelope Procedure of Principal Method of Procurement (i.e. Open Competitive Bidding) will be used by adopting Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS)Technique for the subject procurement, in line with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026  and any Regulations, and Instructions issued by the Authority (from time to time).
4. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security described in Bid Security Section in Bidding Document in the form of  Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, Bank Guarantee, Demand Draft or Bid Securing Declaration on the prescribed format described.
5. E-Bidding documents, containing detailed terms & conditions, specifications and requirements etc. are available on e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/157149.
6. The e-bids, prepared in accordance with the instructions in the e-Bidding documents, must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Wednesday, October 28, 2026 02:30 PM. E-bids will be opened on the same day at Wednesday, October 28, 2026 03:00 PM. Manual submission of Bids shall not be entertained.  Those vendors who have not yet registered on the new version of EPADS v2.0, may register themselves on https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial to explain the registration process is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc

In terms of Rules  65 of Public Procurement Rules, 2026  Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for the subject procurement and notification copy is available on the procuring agency’s website and also available on EPADS v2.0 as well as Authority’s website at (www.ppra.gov.pk).

Virtual University of Pakistan (Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)), Manager
19- Ataturk Avenue, G-5/1, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
+92-300-065-6935
ejazqureshi@vu.edu.pk