Procurement of Chemistry Equipment for Advanced Chemistry Lab

The Department of Chemistry at SNS, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, is procuring advanced chemistry laboratory equipment. This procurement specifically targets high-precision instruments including a Probe Sonicator and a Dynamic Contact Angle Measuring Instrument with Computer System. The equipment must meet US or European standards and come with a minimum one-year warranty including spares. The scope includes supply, installation, functional testing, and demonstration of complete operations along with standard attachments and accessories. OEM certification and detailed technical literature are required. Bidders must be authorized suppliers or distributors with NTN and active ATL status in FBR records. They should provide a comprehensive technical bid including company profile, tax certificates, bank statements, and OEM authorization letters. The bid must include a refundable earnest money deposit of 3% of the total quoted value and a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 3,000. The delivery period is 8 to 12 weeks with penalties for late delivery. Bids must be submitted through the E-PADS system with a sealed hard copy of the technical bid and earnest money submitted physically at the time of technical bid opening. The bid opening is scheduled for 09 June 2026 at 0930 hours in the Meeting Room of SCHOOL SNS-NUST. The department reserves the right to reject partial quotes and to purchase at risk and expense of the supplier in case of non-compliance. Suppliers must ensure availability of spare parts for at least five years and provide after-sales service and support. The procurement strictly excludes commodities from certain countries including India and China. Bidders are advised to carefully follow submission instructions and ensure all required documents and specifications are clearly quoted. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure their financial bid validity extends at least 120 days from the bid opening date to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to engage with a prestigious academic institution in Islamabad and contribute to the enhancement of its advanced chemistry laboratory facilities.