Procurement of Consumable Stores for Development of Immunochromatographic Strip for Pregnancy Detection in Buffalo

The National Agricultural Research Centre (Animal Reproduction & Genetics Program) Islamabad invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS v2.0) for the procurement of consumable stores under the ALP-Project for the development of Immunochromatographic Strip for Pregnancy Detection in Buffalo. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to supply specialized laboratory consumables and chemicals essential for the project. Items being procured: - Gold Nanoparticles (5ml Packing, Particle Size: 40nm) - Mouse Anti-Bovine Pregnancy-Associated Glycoproteins (PAGs) Monoclonal Antibody (0.5mg) - Bovine Anti-Mouse IgG-HRP (500µL) - Cellulose Absorbent Sample Pad (100-Strips, Thickness: 0.8mm) - Absorbent Cellulose Fiber Pad (100-Strips, Thickness: 0.8mm) - Glass Fiber Conjugation Pad (100-Strips, W x L: 10mm x 300mm) - Nitrocellulose (NC) Membrane (Sheet, Size: 12 x 8 cm) These items are to be delivered to the Animal Reproduction & Genetics Program, National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad within 90-120 days. The technical specifications require high-quality consumables from reputable manufacturers or equivalents such as Macklin Chemicals, Bio Venic, Bio Legend USA, and Sigma-Aldrich. Eligible bidders must be registered active taxpayers with valid NADRA CNIC/NICOP and FBR NTN/GSTN registrations. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, or Demand Draft is mandatory. Bids will be evaluated on a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) basis under the Single Stage One Envelope procedure. The deadline for bid submission is Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 10:30 AM via EPADS v2.0. Original bid security must be submitted physically to the Animal Reproduction & Genetics Program office before the deadline. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:00 AM electronically. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and ensure compliance with all eligibility and technical requirements. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory for participation. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of both electronic bids and physical bid security to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of specialized laboratory consumables to contribute to an important research project in Islamabad.