Procurement of Liquid Helium (99.999%) 100 Liter for NMR at COMSATS University Islamabad Abbottabad Campus

COMSATS University Islamabad Abbottabad Campus is inviting bids for the procurement of Liquid Helium (99.999%) with a quantity of 100 liters specifically for NMR use. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and is aimed at supporting the university's scientific research infrastructure. Items being procured: - Liquid Helium (99.999%) (100 liter) The procurement requires bidders to quote prices on C & F Islamabad Airport basis in USD, GBP, or equivalent currency as detailed in the bidding documents available on EPADS v2.0. The bidding procedure follows a Single Stage - Single Envelope format using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and related regulations. Eligible bidders must provide bid security as described in the bidding documents, which can be in the form of Pay Order, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft. Bidders are required to be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate and submit their e-bids electronically by the deadline. Manual submissions will not be entertained. The tender is issued by COMSATS University Islamabad Abbottabad Campus located at University Road, Tobe Camp, Abbottabad. Interested suppliers should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria including FBR registration and any other requirements specified in the bidding documents. The closing date for submission is Thursday, August 20, 2026, by 11:00 am, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 12:30 pm via EPADS v2.0. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure timely registration on the EPADS platform. A practical tip for bidders is to complete their EPADS registration well in advance and familiarize themselves with the e-bidding process to avoid last-minute technical issues.