Procurement of Color Spectrophotometer by Punjab Agriculture Food & Drug Authority Lahore

The Punjab Agriculture Food & Drug Authority (PAFDA), under the Home Department, Government of the Punjab, Lahore, invites bids for the procurement of a Color Spectrophotometer. This procurement will be conducted through the Punjab e-Procurement System (PEPS) to ensure transparency and efficiency in the bidding process. Items being procured: - Color Spectrophotometer as per bidding documents The bidding process is fully electronic and requires bidders to be registered with the Punjab e-Procurement System. Bidders must submit their e-bids using the PDF upload method on PEPS. The bid security is set at 2% of the estimated cost, amounting to Rs. 100,000, and must be submitted electronically through PEPS. No physical financial instruments such as Call Deposit Receipt (CDR), Pay Order (PO), or Bank Guarantee (BG) will be accepted. The procurement follows the Open Competitive Bidding method with a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure as per Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. Bids must be submitted by 15-09-2026 up to 10:30 AM and will be opened electronically at 11:00 AM on the same day in the Committee Room of PAFDA building at Thoker Niaz Baig, Main Multan Road, Lahore. Bidders or their authorized representatives with valid authority letters may attend the opening. Interested bidders can download bidding documents from the Punjab e-Procurement System or the PPRA website (https://ppra.punjab.gov.pk) without any tender fee. In case the opening date is a public holiday or non-working day, the opening will be held on the next working day at the same time. Bidders are advised to ensure timely registration on PEPS and prepare all required documents carefully to avoid disqualification. Electronic submission of bid security and compliance with the bidding procedure are critical for bid acceptance. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers registered with tax departments in Pakistan and Punjab to participate in a transparent procurement process for advanced laboratory equipment in Lahore.