Federal Directorate of Education Islamabad Tender Notice

INVITATION FOR BID
TENDER / REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE PROCUREMENT
ACTIVITY TITLED "SOLARIZATION WORKS"
The Project Coordination Unit (PCU), M/o FE&PT invites bids from eligible vendors/firms for the "Solarization Work" for the program under M/o FEPT Budget. For this purpose, the Project Coordination Unit invites Proposals from eligible vendors/firms to supply the specified goods/items/equipment for FDE 100 Schools (both girls and boys) within 2-3 months (60-90 days). The Proposals should be based on fixed unit rates, inclusive of all applicable taxes and premiums, and must meet the RFB's specifications.

2. The interested Firms/Vendors are invited to submit sealed bids by following "Single Stage - Two Envelops" bidding procedure in accordance with the PPRA Rules 36(b). Each bid shall comprise two envelopes containing, financial proposal and technical proposal each along with any supplementary documents that the organization feels relevant may be submitted to the Project Director. Technical Proposals will be opened first; those who will qualify in the technical bids will be evaluated
financially. Only those who are registered with legal entities are eligible to apply for the bid. The firms applying in Lot -1 are not eligible to apply for LOT-2 and the firms who are applying for Lot-2 are not allowed to simultaneously apply for LOT-I at a time one vendor/firm can apply against one to create wider competition and quality competition
The vendors/firms/JVs/Consortiums are requested to submit copies of the following documents as evidence of their eligibility:

a. A minimum of 4 years of experience in providing Solar-related goods is required. (Vendors/Firms/ are requested to attach a summary of all relevant project contracts and purchase orders in tabular form. This should include the reference number, description, award and completion dates,
duration (in days), and total amount. Additionally, copies of these contracts and purchase orders should be attached in chronological order).

b. Firms/vendors must have completed a minimum of 3 similar projects with government, donor agencies, or the private sector within the past 3 years, accompanied by copies of the respective work orders/contracts.

c. Must be registered with the STN, NTN with FBR or the relevant provincial authorities (if supplying goods within the provinces) and have an active taxpayer status.

d. The average annual turnover of the last three years must be at least 100 million. Firm Net worth Capital should be not less than 35 million. (Audited financial statements, stamped by a chartered accountant, must be provided for the last three years.)

e. The firms must not have been blacklisted by any organization or government, semi government, autonomous or any financial institution of Pakistan.

f. Firm must have valid Pakistan Engineering council (PEC) License above C-4 firms with Solar works code.
g. The vendor/firms must be authorized sellers from a reputed solar manufacture.

3. The last date for submission of bids will be 25-07-2024 by 02:00 PM. Technical Proposals will be opened on the same date at 02:30 PM in the presence of the representative of the firms who may wish to attend. Bid security of two percent (2%) in the shape of a Pay Order, CDR, or Banker's
Cheque, in the name of Procurement Specialist, is required, and must be furnished along with
Financial Proposal. Project Director/M/o FE&PT will not be responsible for any cost or expense incurred by the bidders in connection with preparation or submission of bids. In case of official holiday on the day of submission, next day will be treated as closing date. Bid notice has also been posted on PPRA website (www.ppra.gov.pk) Electronic proposals will not be entertained other than bids required to be submitted through PPRA e-Procurement Portal-EPADS at (www.eprocure.gov.pk). The procuring agency has right to cancel the activity any time. The detailed bidding document/RFP can be downloaded from the PPRA and M/o FE&PT's website.

Director General FDE.
Federal Directorate of Education, Rohtas Rd, G-9/4, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory. 051-9252497