Procurement of Reagents, Chemicals and Microbiological Lab Items

The Drugs Testing Laboratory (DTL) Punjab, Lahore under the Health & Population Department (H&PD) invites bids for a framework contract for the procurement of reagents, chemicals, and microbiological laboratory items for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is conducted through a single stage two envelopes national competitive bidding procedure via the Punjab e-Procurement System (eP). Items being procured: - Reagents - Chemicals - Microbiological Lab Items The procurement scope includes supply of high-quality reagents and chemicals suitable for laboratory testing and microbiological analysis at the Drugs Testing Laboratory in Lahore. The contract is on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis ensuring delivery to the specified site. Bidders must ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards as detailed in the bidding documents. Eligible bidders must be active taxpayers registered on the Punjab e-Procurement System and should have valid FBR registration. Experience in supplying laboratory chemicals and reagents to government or reputed institutions will be advantageous. The bid validity period is 180 days from the bid opening date. A bid security of 2% of the quoted lot value must be submitted digitally through the Punjab e-Procurement System before bid submission. The key date for bid submission is 17-08-2026 by 14:00 hours, with bid opening scheduled on the same day at 14:30 hours in the Committee Room of the Drugs Testing Laboratory Lahore. Bidders are advised to upload their e-bids well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. The procurement will be governed by the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 and the Punjab Procurement Regulations 2024. A practical tip for bidders is to thoroughly review the bidding documents available on the PPRA and Punjab e-Procurement websites and ensure all digital submissions are complete and compliant to avoid disqualification. Early submission is recommended to mitigate risks related to portal downtime or connectivity issues.