Procurement of CRM Standards, Chemicals, and Consumables

The Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan has allocated funds for procurement planned for FY 2026-27. This tender invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of CRM Standards, Chemicals, and Consumables under reference P130771. Items being procured: - CRM Standards - Chemicals - Consumables The procurement will be conducted using the Single Stage-Two Envelope method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique, in accordance with Public Procurement Rules 2004 and related regulations. Bidders must submit a bid security as specified in the bidding documents, which can be in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft. All bids must be submitted electronically through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0. The bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/130771. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The deadline for bid submission is Monday, October 19, 2026, at 01:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 01:30 PM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. This procurement is based in Karachi, Sindh, and bidders are advised to ensure their registration on EPADS and carefully follow the instructions in the bidding documents. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified as per Rule 48 of Public Procurement Rules 2004, and notification copies are available on the procuring agency's and PPRA's websites. For bidders, a practical tip is to complete EPADS registration well in advance and review all bid security requirements carefully to avoid disqualification due to incomplete documentation.