Hiring of services for Cell Culture Lab Fabrication for Research Project

The **Khyber Medical University**, located in Peshawar, is seeking to hire specialized services for the fabrication of a Cell Culture Laboratory dedicated to a research project. This procurement is aimed at qualified manufacturers, importers, or authorized dealers who are duly registered with Sales Tax, Income Tax, and KPRA, and who appear on the Active Tax Payers List of FBR and KPRA. The technical scope involves the complete fabrication of a Cell Culture Lab, which is critical for advanced research activities. The project requires expertise in laboratory setup and fabrication services that meet the university’s high standards. Bidders must be capable of delivering quality workmanship and materials suitable for a research environment. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with FBR and KPRA, along with active status on the tax payers list. While no specific PEC category is mentioned, experience in similar lab fabrication projects will be advantageous. The procurement follows a single stage two envelope process, with bids to be submitted electronically through the E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (E-PADS). Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 2026-04-20 at 11:00 hours in the Director ORIC office. The final bid submission deadline is 2026-05-05 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Bidders must upload a 2% bid security in the form of a CDR in favor of the Director ORIC KMU on E-PADS and submit the original hard copy to the Chairman Purchase Committee, Hayatabad, Peshawar before the deadline. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on E-PADS and to strictly follow the electronic submission process, as manual bids will not be accepted. Also, submitting the original bid security on time is crucial to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers experienced in lab fabrication to engage with a prestigious academic institution.