Procurement of Food Processing Unit and Ion Analyser for Hydroponics at Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi

Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi invites bids from prospective bidders registered with income tax, general sales tax, and provincial sales tax authorities for the procurement of a Food Processing Unit and an Ion Analyser specifically designed for Hydroponics. This procurement is under the PSDP funded Project ENCIB and aligns with the establishment of the National Center of Industrial Biotechnology (ENCIB) at PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi. Items being procured: - Food Processing Unit - Ion Analyser for Hydroponics The procurement follows a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure and all bids must be submitted electronically through the Punjab e-Procurement System by uploading a PDF file. Bidders must be registered with the PPRA Punjab e-Procurement System to participate. The technical scope includes advanced equipment for food processing and hydroponic ion analysis, supporting research and development in agricultural biotechnology. Bidders should ensure compliance with all relevant tax registrations and provide a bid security amounting to 2% of the estimated price. The closing date for submission is 19 November 2026 by 11:00 am, with the opening of bids scheduled for 11:30 am on the same day. Interested bidders are advised to download the bidding documents from the official PPRA website (https://pp.punjab.gov.pk) and participate without paying any cost or fee. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical and financial bids separately as per the two-envelope procedure and ensure timely submission through the e-Procurement portal to avoid disqualification.