Procurement of Physics Lab Equipment Tube Furnace

Islamia College Peshawar invites sealed bids for the procurement of specialized Physics Lab Equipment, specifically a High-Temperature Sliding Tubular Furnace. This procurement is managed by the Central Purchase Committee of Islamia College, located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The tender follows the KP-PPRA Rules 2014 and will be executed through a single stage single envelope open competitive bidding process. Items being procured: - High-Temperature Sliding Tubular Furnace with Rail Track Sliding Tube - Maximum Temperature: 1200 °C - Tube Diameter (Internal Diameter): 25 mm - Heated Length: 50 to 56 cm - Maximum Power: 1.2 kW - Operating Voltage: 230 Volts The technical scope includes the supply of a tube furnace capable of reaching high temperatures with precise control, suitable for advanced physics laboratory applications. The furnace must include thermocouples and a rail track sliding tube for ease of operation. Bidders must ensure compliance with the specifications and provide all necessary documentation as per the bidding procedure. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be well-established and reputed firms registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Submission of earnest money amounting to 2% of the total bid value in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) in favor of the Treasurer, Islamia College Peshawar, is mandatory. The original CDR must be physically submitted or couriered to the office before the bid submission deadline. The tender fee of Rs. 2000/- (non-refundable) must be deposited in Bank of Khyber, University of Peshawar Branch, or submitted as a bank draft in favor of the Treasurer Islamia College Peshawar prior to bid submission. Bids must be submitted electronically on EPADS by 2:00 PM on July 23, 2026. The bid opening will take place at 2:30 PM the same day in the Video Conference Hall, Academic Block, Islamia College Peshawar. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your technical bid is complete and strictly adheres to the specifications, and submit the original CDR on time to avoid disqualification. Early submission and thorough review of the bidding documents downloaded from EPADS will enhance your chances of success.