Procurement of Laboratory Items for Research Grant (Dr. Furqan Yaqoob Panu, Ph.D. Scholar)

King Edward Medical University Lahore invites sealed bids for the procurement of laboratory items required for the research grant of Dr. Furqan Yaqoob Panu, Ph.D. Scholar, for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is being conducted under PPRA Rules 38(2)a, and the estimated price for the required laboratory items is Rs. 8,810,317/-. Bidders are required to submit a bid security amounting to 2 percent of the estimated price, which is Rs. 176,206/-, in the form of a CDR or pay order. Items being procured: - Laboratory items for research grant (specific item list not provided in the notice) The technical scope includes the supply of laboratory consumables, reagents, and equipment necessary for advanced research activities as per the requirements of the research grant. The procurement is intended to support ongoing research and ensure timely availability of quality laboratory materials. All items must meet the technical specifications and standards set by the university. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Firms must have relevant experience in supplying laboratory equipment and consumables to public sector universities or research institutions. Bidders should ensure that their bids are complete in all respects and accompanied by the required bid security. Sealed bids must be submitted at the office of the undersigned by 10:00 a.m. on 22-09-2026. The bids will be opened on the same day at 10:30 a.m. in the presence of the bidders or their authorized representatives. Bidding documents can be downloaded from the university website or the Punjab PPRA portal. A practical tip: Carefully review the technical specifications and ensure that all quoted items strictly comply with the requirements mentioned in the bidding documents to avoid disqualification during technical evaluation.