Procurement of Biosafety Cabinet Class II Type A2

The Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center in Lahore invites bids for the procurement of a Biosafety Cabinet Class II Type A2. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the safety and operational standards of the institute's laboratory facilities. Items being procured: - Biosafety Cabinet Class II Type A2 (Quantity: 01) The technical scope includes the supply of a high-quality biosafety cabinet that meets the Class II Type A2 specifications, ensuring a safe environment for handling biological samples. The cabinet must comply with relevant safety and quality standards suitable for medical and research applications. Eligible bidders must be original manufacturers, sole distributors, or authorized distributors of the biosafety cabinet. They should be registered with income tax and sales tax departments. Bidders are required to submit bids electronically through the Punjab e-Procurement system by 03-11-2026 at 11:00 AM. A bid security of 2% of the estimated cost amounting to Rs. 47,706 must be submitted electronically; hard copies are not accepted. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 20-10-2026 at 11:30 AM in the Conference Room of the Supply Chain Department, Tower-A. Bids will be opened on the same day as submission at 11:30 AM in the presence of bidders' representatives. The procurement process follows the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 with a bid validity period of 180 days. Bidders should ensure timely electronic submission to avoid technical issues. The institute will not be responsible for any failure due to internet or technical errors. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your firm's registration and tax documentation are up to date and upload all bid documents well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical glitches on the Punjab e-Procurement portal.