Supply of Laboratory Equipment for PSF Research Projects at KUST

Kohat University of Science & Technology (KUST), Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, invites sealed bids from original firms, manufacturers, suppliers, and authorized registered dealers for the supply of laboratory equipment under two PSF-funded research procurements. The purchasing entity is **Kohat University of Science & Technology (KUST)**, with procurement coordinated through the Secretary University Purchase Committee and Procurement Cell. Specific item list not provided in the notice. The announced procurements are: 1. Purchase of Lab Equipment for PSF Project No. PSF/Res/KPK-KUST/Bio (697), titled Development of Attached Growth Bioreactor: A Novel Approach for Efficient Microbial Based Remediation of Oil Contaminated Wastewater of Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for the Department of Microbiology, KUST Kohat; 2. Purchase of Lab Equipment for PSF Project No. PSF/NSLP/KP-KUST (1109), titled Integrated in vitro Micropropagation Approaches for Sustainable Production, Conservation, and Genetic Fidelity Assessment of Critically Endangered Caralluma tuberculata, for the Department of Botany, KUST Kohat. Quantities, units, and detailed technical specifications are not stated in the notice and should be obtained from the tender documents. Bidders must be original firms, manufacturers, suppliers, or authorized registered dealers, registered with the relevant tax authorities and appearing on the FBR Active Taxpayers List. A non-refundable tender form fee of **PKR 1,000** is payable. Each bid must include **2% earnest money**, with the applicable deposit or CDR details to be confirmed from the full tender documents. Tender forms and detailed terms may be obtained from the Procurement Cell after payment into HBL account 03430000100001 or through an HBL bank draft or receipt in the name of KUST. Bids must be uploaded on EPADS and a sealed hard copy may be submitted to the Secretary, University Purchase Committee, KUST, Kohat, by **2026-08-28 at 11:00 AM**. Bids will open the same day at **11:30 AM** in the Senate Hall, KUST, in the presence of bidders. Practical tip: verify manufacturer authorization, tax status, earnest-money format, and all equipment specifications before uploading the electronic bid.