Procurement of Liquid Nitrogen for COMSATS University Islamabad Abbottabad Campus

COMSATS University Islamabad Abbottabad Campus is procuring Liquid Nitrogen on a contract basis for one year ending June 30, 2027. This procurement is specifically for the Abbottabad Campus and involves supply of approximately 3600 liters of Liquid Nitrogen as per the university's requirements. The procurement process is managed by the Purchase Officer at COMSATS University Islamabad Abbottabad Campus, located on University Road, Tobe Camp, Abbottabad. The technical scope includes supply of Liquid Nitrogen cylinders filled and inspected at site (Ex Works / Ex-Factory basis) with delivery within 2 to 5 days from issuance of the work order. The vendor must provide a bid security of Rs. 25,000 in the form of a Call Deposit or Bank Draft in favor of COMSATS University Islamabad. The bid security must be uploaded through the EPADS system and physically submitted on the closing date. The tender follows a Single Stage Single Envelope procedure through the e-procurement portal EPADS. Eligible bidders must be registered firms or companies on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) for GST and Income Tax with FBR. They must also provide proof of non-blacklisting and have experience with at least three similar contracts executed in the last three years. The bid must include a technical bid and financial bid as per the university's format, and any alteration or non-compliance may lead to disqualification. The submission deadline is June 23, 2026, by 1100 hours, with bids opening half an hour later in the presence of bidders at the Purchase Office, Admin Block, COMSATS University Islamabad Abbottabad Campus. Interested bidders should register on EPADS and ensure all documentation, including bid security and declaration forms, are complete and submitted on time. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully follow the EPADS registration and submission guidelines, ensuring the scanned copy of the bid security is uploaded and the hard copy is physically delivered on time. Missing any required document or late submission will result in disqualification. Also, ensure the brand name and technical specifications are clearly mentioned to avoid rejection for non-compliance.