Procurement of Liquid Helium Purity 99.9999% (100 liter) for NMR at COMSATS University Islamabad Abbottabad Campus

COMSATS University Islamabad Abbottabad Campus invites bids for the procurement of Liquid Helium Purity 99.9999% (100 liter) for NMR, categorized under Medical & Surgical Supplies in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This tender is issued by the Purchase Office of COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, focusing on specialized cryogenic gas supply for advanced nuclear magnetic resonance equipment. The procurement involves supplying high-purity liquid helium with a minimum recovery of 80 liters from a 100-liter cylinder, accounting for evaporation losses. Delivery will be made through Islamabad International Airport, ensuring timely and secure transport to the university's Abbottabad campus. The tender requires bidders to comply with strict technical specifications and provide a valid Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) of Rs. 80,000 as bid security. The process is managed through the e-Procurement system (EPADS), emphasizing transparency and efficiency. Bidders must be registered firms on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of FBR with valid GST and Income Tax registration. Compliance with PEC categories is advised, and bidders should ensure their documentation meets all FBR and ATL requirements for the financial year 2025-26. The bid security and performance guarantees must adhere to PPRA rules, and any non-compliance or blacklisting will result in disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 08 April 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled half an hour later at the Purchase Office, Admin Block, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus. Bidders must submit sealed hard copies of their bids along with scanned documents via EPADS. Physical submission of the bid security is mandatory on the closing date. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all mandatory documents, especially the Call Deposit Receipt and technical compliance sheets mentioning brand and model. Missing or incomplete documentation often leads to disqualification. Also, verify your ATL status and tax documentation well before submission to avoid last-minute issues.