Procurement of XRF-Spectrophotometer Laboratory Equipment

The Wheat Research Institute, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute Faisalabad is inviting sealed bids through the Punjab E-Procurement System (E-PRO) for the procurement of laboratory equipment specifically an XRF-Spectrophotometer. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the technical capabilities of the institute located on Jhang Road, Faisalabad. Items being procured: - XRF-Spectrophotometer (Quantity: 1, Estimated Cost: Rs. 35.00 Million, Bid Security: Rs. 1,750,000) The technical specifications and detailed terms and conditions are available in the bidding documents downloadable from the Punjab E-Procurement System and PPRA Punjab website. Bidders must have valid NTN/STRN, Punjab Sales Tax Registration where applicable, and be on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of FBR. The bidding procedure follows the Single Stage Two Envelope system as per Punjab Procurement Rules 2014, requiring a bid security of 5% of the estimated cost. Sealed bids must be submitted by 14th September 2026 at 11:00 AM, with technical bids opening on the same day at 11:30 AM via the E-Procurement System. Late bids will not be accepted. The Agriculture Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids without prior notice. This tender is also available on the PPRA and E-PRO websites. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all registration and documentation requirements and submit their bids timely through the specified electronic portal. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the technical specifications in the bidding documents to avoid disqualification on technical grounds and to prepare the bid security in the form of a Pay Order or CDR as required.