Procurement of Laboratory Equipment XRF-Spectrophotometer

The Wheat Research Institute at Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad, invites sealed bids for the procurement of laboratory equipment specifically an XRF-Spectrophotometer. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the research capabilities of the institute by acquiring advanced analytical equipment. Items being procured: - XRF-Spectrophotometer (Qty: 1, Estimated Cost: Rs. 35.00 Million) The procurement will follow the Single Stage Two Envelope bidding procedure as per Punjab Procurement Rules 2014, amended 2017. Bidders must have valid NTN/STN and Punjab Sales Tax Registration where applicable. The bid security is set at 5% of the estimated cost, amounting to Rs. 1,750,000, payable in favor of the Chief Scientist, Wheat Research Institute. Bids must be submitted through the Punjab E-Procurement System (E-PRO) and conform to the technical specifications and schedule of requirements detailed in the bidding documents. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with FBR and Punjab Sales Tax, and compliance with the technical specifications. The sealed bids must be submitted on or before Monday 14th September 2026 at 11:00 AM. The technical bids will be publicly opened on the same day at 11:30 AM via the E-PRO system. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on the Punjab E-Procurement System and ensure all terms and conditions are met. No negotiations on prices will be entertained, and the Agriculture Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids as per Rule 35 of Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission through the E-PRO portal and to prepare the bid security in the correct form to avoid disqualification.