Procurement of Medicines, Lab Kits & Reagents

The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Islamabad invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of Medicines, Lab Kits & Reagents for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under the reserved funds of AIOU and aims to fulfill the university's requirements for medical and laboratory supplies to support its academic and research activities. Items being procured: - Medicines - Laboratory Kits - Reagents Bidders must submit their bids electronically through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) V2.0 portal. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The bidding process will follow the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2026. All bids must be accompanied by the required Bid Security as specified in the bidding documents, which can be submitted in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, Demand Draft, or a bid securing declaration. Interested bidders should register on EPADS V2.0 to access the bidding documents and participate in the tender. The deadline for bid submission is Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 10:30 AM PST, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:00 AM PST. The procurement office is located at the Directorate of Purchase & Stores, Storage Building (behind Block No. 3), Main Campus, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8/2, Islamabad. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available online and ensure compliance with all technical and financial requirements. Registration tutorials and grievance redressal information are also accessible via the EPADS portal and the PPRA website. A practical tip for bidders is to complete their EPADS registration well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues and to prepare all required documentation thoroughly to meet the bid submission deadline.