Equipment for Labs of Biological Sciences (BIO)

The Virtual University of Pakistan in Islamabad invites sealed tenders through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 for the procurement of equipment specifically for the laboratories of Biological Sciences (BIO) department. This tender is open to firms registered with Tax Authorities on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Items being procured: - Equipment for Labs of Biological Sciences (BIO) The procurement scope includes supplying specialized laboratory equipment to support the academic and research activities of the Biological Sciences department. Bidders must ensure compliance with technical specifications as detailed in the tender documents available on the Virtual University website and EPADS portal. The tender process requires submission of bids electronically via EPADS v2.0, with the original bid security and one hard copy of the sealed bid to be physically submitted to the Virtual University of Pakistan by the closing date. Eligibility criteria include valid FBR registration, ATL status, and adherence to bid security requirements. The tender fee is Rs. 1,000. The bid opening is scheduled for August 28, 2026, with receiving at 3:00 pm and opening at 3:30 pm. The University reserves the right to accept or reject any bid or annul the procurement process as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders are advised to carefully follow the submission guidelines on EPADS and ensure timely delivery of both electronic and physical bid documents. A practical tip for bidders is to verify their ATL status and ensure all bid security documents are correctly prepared and submitted to avoid rejection.