Procurement & Installation of Cool Incubator under ALP-Project for Identification of Crown Gall Causing Agrobacterium Tumefaciens Biovars and Screening of Resistant Cherry Germplasm in Gilgit Baltistan

The National Agricultural Research Centre (Crop Diseases Research Institute) invites bids for the procurement and installation of a Cool Incubator under the ALP-Project focused on the Identification of Crown Gall Causing Agrobacterium Tumefaciens Biovars and the Management & Screening of Resistant Cherry Germplasm in Gilgit Baltistan. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 with funds reserved specifically for this purpose. Items being procured: - Cool Incubator for ALP-Project The project involves the supply and installation of specialized laboratory equipment to support advanced research in plant pathology and germplasm screening. The incubator will be used for controlled environment experiments related to crown gall disease biovars and cherry germplasm resistance. Eligible bidders must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform and comply with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. The procurement will follow a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, or Demand Draft as specified in the bidding documents. E-bidding documents with detailed terms, conditions, and specifications are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/179670. Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The deadline for bid submission is Thursday, November 19, 2026, by 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 10:30 AM on the same day. Manual submissions will not be accepted. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully prepare your bid security documents as per the instructions to avoid disqualification. Familiarize yourself with the e-bidding process and submit your bid well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. For further information, contact the Principal Scientific Officer / Project Incharge at the National Agricultural Research Centre (Crop Diseases Research Institute), Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad.