Procurement of New Lab Equipment for Aerospace Department of NUST SMME H-12 Islamabad

The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), H-12 Campus Islamabad, invites sealed bids from well-established, experienced, and financially sound manufacturers and suppliers for the procurement of new lab equipment specifically for the Aerospace Department. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the technical capabilities and research infrastructure of the Aerospace Department at NUST SMME. Items being procured: - New Lab Equipment for Aerospace Department of NUST, SMME, H-12, Islamabad Bidders must be registered with PPRA for E-Procurement on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal system (e-PADS v2.0), possess valid income and sales tax registration, and be active taxpayers. The tender follows a Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure with bid submission scheduled for 02 Dec 2026 at 1100 hrs, and bid opening at 1130 hrs. A tender processing fee of Rs 5,000/- in the form of a Pay Order or Bank Draft in favor of 'NUST SMME Dev/Lab Fund', HBL Branch H-12 Islamabad, must be submitted in original at the time of technical bid opening. The complete bidding documents with detailed terms and conditions are available on the PPRA website (www.ppra.org.pk) and e-PADS portal. Manual submissions without e-PADS registration will not be entertained. All e-bids must be submitted through ePADS as per the schedule, with hard copies of proposals deposited at NUST SMME Procurement Section before the opening date. In case the opening date is declared a public holiday, bids will be opened the next working day at the same time and place. NUST reserves the right to reject any or all bids prior to acceptance as per Public Procurement Rules 2004. Bidders are advised to carefully review the technical specifications and ensure compliance with all eligibility criteria including PEC registration if applicable, FBR/ATL registration, and earnest money requirements. Timely submission through the e-PADS portal is crucial to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in advanced laboratory equipment to contribute to a leading academic institution's aerospace research capabilities.