Procurement & Installation of Cool Incubator for Crop Diseases Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad

The National Agricultural Research Centre (Crop Diseases Research Institute) Islamabad invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 for the procurement and installation of a Cool Incubator under the ALP-Project focused on Identification of Crown Gall Causing Agrobacterium Tumefaciens Biovars, its Management, and Screening of Resistant Cherry Germplasm in Gilgit Baltistan. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 with contract reference number P179670. Items being procured: - Cool Incubator (1 unit) with a volume of 30 liters or above, made in USA, Germany, Japan, France, Switzerland or equivalent, with 1-3 years warranty and service in Pakistan - Biological indicator test incubator - Installation and back-up services The incubator features include an adaptive multi-functional digital PID-microprocessor controller with high-definition TFT-color display, Peltier technology temperature range from 0°C to +70°C with 0.1°C setting accuracy, forced ventilation by Peltier fan, double doors (one glass and one stainless steel), integrated fans, electronic over temperature monitor, mechanical temperature limiter, stainless steel interior and housing, and operates on 220 volts with one stainless steel tray. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit bids electronically before the deadline. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, or Demand Draft must be submitted physically to the Crop Diseases Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad before bid submission deadline. The bidding process follows the Single Stage Two Envelope method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Eligibility criteria include active taxpayer status, NTN and GST registration, and authorization as sole agent or dealer of the quoted brand in Pakistan. Technical evaluation carries 100% weightage with a passing mark of 80. The bid opening will be conducted online on November 19, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all bidding document requirements and submit bids timely through EPADS. One practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the technical specifications and ensure all required documents and bid security are submitted as per instructions to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers an excellent opportunity for suppliers of high-quality laboratory incubators to support cutting-edge agricultural research in Islamabad.