Procurement of Laboratory Equipment for Pakistan Forest Institute Peshawar

The Pakistan Forest Institute Peshawar is procuring specialized laboratory equipment for its DNA fingerprinting project focused on important Pakistani timbers. This procurement is specifically for the Peshawar location and targets the Financial Year 2025–26. The scope includes supply of advanced lab instruments such as a Real-Time PCR System, PCR Work Station Horizontal Laminar Airflow Cabinet, Class II A2 Biological Safety Cabinet, Mini Bead Ruptor, and Increment Borers of various sizes. These items are critical for enhancing the institute's capacity in timber identification and illegal trafficking control. Bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for Income Tax and Sales Tax and should have relevant experience in supplying laboratory equipment. The tender follows the Single Stage – two Envelope Procedure under KPPRA rules. Earnest Money in the form of a 2% CDR in favor of The Forest Geneticist, Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar, is mandatory before bid submission. Only technically qualified bidders will be invited for financial bid opening. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Performance Guarantee of 10% of the contract value and sign a formal contract agreement. The bid submission deadline is strictly on 17-06-2026 at 11:00 AM via the EPADS platform. Technical bids will be opened at 11:30 AM the same day. Bidders should carefully prepare their technical and financial proposals in separate envelopes as per the procedure. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of the original CDR to avoid disqualification, as failure to submit the bid security before the deadline will result in rejection. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in laboratory equipment to engage with a reputable government research institute in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.