Procurement of Human Follicle Dermal Papilla and Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells

COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus is procuring specialized human cell lines including Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells and Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells for research under the CANNENTA funded project led by Dr. Muhammad Yar. This procurement is specific to Lahore and requires vendors to supply cryopreserved cells with guaranteed viability and authenticity. The vendor must replace any cell lines that fail to grow or show contamination within six months warranty period. The technical scope includes supplying 500,000 cryopreserved cells per vial with strict adherence to quality standards and specifications outlined in the BoQs. Only registered suppliers on the Active Taxpayers List of FBR with valid GST and Income Tax registration are eligible to participate. Bidders must submit a non-refundable tender fee of PKR 1,500 and earnest money of PKR 20,000 in the form of bank deposit or CDR in favor of COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus. The submission deadline is May 13, 2026 at 14:00 hours via uploading on PPRA EPADS portal. The bid must be complete with signed and stamped documents including technical and financial proposals in a single envelope. It is crucial to submit original bank instruments before closing time to avoid rejection. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully fill the BoQs with correct unit prices and quantities as any ambiguity or multiple rates may lead to disqualification. Ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions and timely submission will enhance chances of success in this competitive bidding process.