Procurement of Specific Utility Chemicals

The Soil and Water Testing Laboratory For Research, AARI Faisalabad invites sealed bids through the Punjab e-Procurement System (EPS) for the procurement of specific utility chemicals under a framework contract. This tender is open to interested bidders who have valid NTN/STRN, Punjab Sales Tax Registration where applicable, and are listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of FBR. Items being procured: - Specific Utility Chemicals (98 required items with quantities detailed in bidding documents) The procurement covers a comprehensive range of utility chemicals essential for soil and water testing research. The technical specifications and schedule of requirements are detailed in the bidding documents available for download from the Punjab e-Procurement system portal. Bidders must comply with the Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014 (as amended), and submit bids in a single stage two envelope format. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with FBR and Punjab Sales Tax, and compliance with bid security requirements amounting to 2% of the estimated cost. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via the Punjab e-Procurement System by 10th November 2026 at 1100 hours. Late submissions will not be entertained. Bids will be publicly opened at 1130 hours on the same day. A bidder may bid for one or more items but must bid for the entire quantity of each item they choose. Conditional or incomplete bids will be rejected. The evaluation will be done item-wise, and no negotiations on prices will be entertained after bid submission. For best results, bidders should ensure their bid security is correctly calculated and submitted through the PSID generated by the Punjab e-Procurement system to avoid disqualification. Careful attention to the technical specifications in the bidding documents is essential to meet the requirements. This tender is a valuable opportunity for suppliers of chemical reagents and utility chemicals to engage with a reputable research institute in Faisalabad.