Purchase of Lab Equipment at Armed Forces Medical Stores Laboratory, Rawalpindi

This tender invites bids for the purchase of advanced laboratory equipment at the Armed Forces Medical Stores Laboratory (AFMSL), located in Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi. The procurement is managed by the Inspectorate of Electronics & Instruments (IE&I) under the Ministry of Defense. The scope covers a wide range of specialized lab instruments including syringe air leakage testers, flame photometers, blister leakage testers, analytical balances, pH meters, and other precision devices essential for medical and pharmaceutical testing. The equipment must meet stringent technical specifications and international standards, with a focus on quality, accuracy, and reliability. The site in Rawalpindi requires suppliers to ensure proper installation, commissioning, and calibration of all instruments, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). The tender emphasizes the importance of authorized distributors or agents of foreign manufacturers, with a mandatory warranty period of two years and comprehensive maintenance support. Bidders should be registered with relevant tax authorities and demonstrate financial soundness with a minimum annual turnover of PKR 5 million in two of the last three financial years. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL registration is essential, and bidders must submit all required documentation including bid security, technical and financial proposals, and valid authorization letters. The tender follows PPRA rules and requires strict adherence to submission guidelines. The submission deadline is set for 30 January 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 12:00 PM in the Conference Room of AFMSL, Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked as 'TECHNICAL PROPOSAL' and 'FINANCIAL PROPOSAL'. The physical address for submission is Armed Forces Medical Stores Laboratory, opposite Boys Line, IE&I, Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi. Pro-Tip: Ensure all bid documents are complete and properly signed on each page. Pay special attention to the bid security and performance guarantee requirements, as missing or insufficient amounts will lead to disqualification. Also, verify the manufacturer authorization letters carefully to avoid rejection at the technical evaluation stage.