Procurement of Laboratory Equipment for Institute of Pharmacy LUMHS Jamshoro

The Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro, Sindh, is procuring laboratory equipment specifically for its Institute of Pharmacy. This procurement includes a wide range of scientific and medical instruments such as water baths, balances, microscopes, centrifuges, autoclaves, spectrophotometers, and other specialized laboratory apparatus. The scope covers multiple laboratories including Biochemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pharmacognosy, Industrial, and Instrument Room, reflecting a comprehensive upgrade of the institute's laboratory facilities. The technical scope demands strict compliance with detailed specifications outlined in the bidding documents. The equipment must be new, unused, and conform to the latest standards. Suppliers are required to provide a 12-month warranty covering parts and labor, with service agreements post-warranty clearly stated. Installation, integration, and testing at the project site are mandatory, with delivery and installation to be completed within 90 days of contract signing. Eligibility criteria are stringent: bidders must be registered firms in Pakistan with at least three years of relevant experience, valid NTN, GST, and professional tax certificates, and a minimum average turnover of PKR 1 million per year over the last five years. They must also submit a detailed company profile, client list, and affidavits confirming no blacklisting or litigation. Earnest Money in the form of a 5% bid security is required. The procurement follows the Single Stage One Envelope procedure through the EPADS portal. The tender was published on 9th April 2026, with bids closing on 28th April 2026 at 23:59:59. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via EPADS at https://portalsindh.eprocure.gov.pk. The contact for queries is the Director Works & Services Department, LUMHS Jamshoro, reachable at 022-923331 or email dws@lumhs.edu.pk. A practical tip for bidders: ensure all bidding documents are complete, signed, and stamped by authorized personnel, and upload the original scanned copies of bid security and technical profiles on EPADS before the deadline. Missing or incomplete documents will lead to outright rejection. Early preparation and thorough compliance with the technical specifications and submission requirements will enhance the chances of success in this competitive tender.