Framework Contract for Procurement of Laboratory Solvents FY 2026-27

The Health & Population Department, Government of the Punjab, through the Drugs Testing Laboratory Punjab Bahawalpur, invites registered vendors including suppliers, firms, companies, and distributors to participate in the framework contract for the procurement of laboratory solvents for the financial year 2026-27. This tender is specifically issued by the Drugs Testing Laboratory located in Bahawalpur city. Items being procured: - Lot No. 1 – Methanol (Estimated Cost: PKR 2,350,000; Bid Security: PKR 47,000) - Lot No. 2 – Acetonitrile (Estimated Cost: PKR 2,000,000; Bid Security: PKR 40,000) - Lot No. 3 – Standard Technical pH Buffer Solutions Set (Estimated Cost: PKR 650,000; Bid Security: PKR 13,000) The procurement involves supply of high-quality laboratory solvents and buffer solutions essential for drug testing and analysis. The contract will be awarded on a DDP basis as per the specifications detailed in the standard bidding documents. The scope includes delivery to the Drugs Testing Laboratory site in Bahawalpur, ensuring compliance with technical and quality standards. Eligible bidders must have established credentials demonstrating technical, financial, and managerial capabilities. Registration with FBR and inclusion on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) is mandatory. Vendors should also comply with any PEC category requirements if applicable. The bidding process follows the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 (amended) and Punjab Procurement Regulations 2024. The tender closing date is **17 August 2026** at 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 10:30 AM the same day. Bidding documents can be downloaded free of cost from the Punjab E-Procurement System portal and collected from the office of the Director, Drugs Testing Laboratory Bahawalpur, located at Jhangi Wala Road near Civil Hospital Bahawalpur. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10 August 2026 at 10:30 AM in the meeting room of the Drugs Testing Laboratory Bahawalpur. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of 2% of the estimated cost of the respective lot, deposited digitally through the Punjab E-Procurement System. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your digital bid submission on the Punjab E-Procurement System is complete with all required technical and financial documents well before the closing deadline to avoid last-minute technical glitches. Also, attend the pre-bid meeting to clarify any specifications and improve your bid quality.