Procurement of Lab Equipment for SCEE Out Lab Budget Allocation FY 2026-27

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE) at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, invites sealed bids from authorized and well-established suppliers, OEMs, or distributors for the procurement of advanced laboratory equipment under the FY 2026-27 budget allocation. This procurement is governed by the Public Procurement Rules, 2026, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0. Items being procured: - Portable XRF Spectrometer (1 unit) - Universal Testing Machine (50kN) (1 unit) - Handheld 3D RTK SLAM Scanner & Workstation Package (1 unit) - Flash and Fire Point Apparatus (1 unit) - Desktop Computer Workstation (1 unit) - Desktop Computers (11 units) - Desktop Computer Workstation (1 unit) The technical specifications include state-of-the-art features such as energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence for the spectrometer, high-capacity load testing for the universal testing machine, advanced LiDAR and photogrammetry capabilities for the 3D scanner, and high-performance computing specifications for desktop workstations. All equipment must come with a minimum one-year warranty and support. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit their bids electronically before the deadline of Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Original bid security and tender fee must be submitted physically to the SCEE NUST office before the deadline. The evaluation will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Eligibility criteria include NTN and GST registration, active ATL status, and no blacklisting. The delivery location is SCEE NUST, Islamabad, with an expected delivery period of 6 to 8 weeks. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed bidding documents and specifications available on EPADS. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and bid submission on EPADS v2.0 to avoid disqualification due to technical submission errors. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers to engage with a premier academic institution and contribute to enhancing research and testing capabilities at SCEE NUST.