Procurement of New Lab Equipment for Aerospace Engineering Department, SMME

The National University of Science & Technology (NUST), specifically the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) located in President Sector H-12, Islamabad Capital Territory, invites sealed bids for the procurement of new laboratory equipment for its Aerospace Engineering Department. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 under contract reference P183864. Items being procured: - Tensile Lever wedge Clamping Grip with Jaws apparatus - Load Cell (50KN) - Trolley for Oxygen Gas Cylinder - Oxygen Gas Cylinder - Trolley for Nitrogen Gas Cylinder - Nitrogen Gas Cylinder (14 Kg) with Trolley - Digital Benchtop Multimeters - Soldering Mat Silicone Insulation Work Mat - Electric Heat Gun, 1000 W - Electronic Components Storage Box - Digital Hot Air and Soldering Station - Data Acquisition System (NI USB-6003 or equivalent) - Arduino Sensor Kit Bundle The technical scope includes supply of precision lab equipment such as tensile testing grips, load cells, gas cylinders with trolleys, digital multimeters, soldering stations, heat guns, electronic storage boxes, data acquisition systems, and sensor kits. All equipment must meet detailed technical specifications and come with a minimum one-year warranty including spare parts availability for at least five years under separate agreement. The delivery location is Sector H-12, Islamabad Capital Territory, with a delivery schedule of 40 days. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with FBR, possess NTN and GST registration, and demonstrate financial strength and technical capability. Bidders must submit bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 portal and provide original bid security in the form of a Pay Order to NUST-SMME before the deadline. The procurement method is Single Stage Two Envelope using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. The bid submission deadline is Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day via EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 and review all bidding documents carefully. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of original bid security to avoid disqualification and to prepare comprehensive technical documentation to meet the high technical evaluation threshold. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in scientific and laboratory equipment to engage with a prestigious academic institution in Islamabad. Bidders should ensure compliance with all PPRA rules and NUST requirements to maximize their chances of success.