Tender for Purchase of Glassware and Disposables Items for National Institutes of Health Islamabad

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Islamabad invites sealed bids for the procurement of a comprehensive range of glassware and disposable items required for various sections and divisions of the institute for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned on a F.O.R NIH Islamabad basis under a Single Stage Single Envelope procedure with bids to be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 and accompanied by a physical bid security deposit. Items being procured include: - Volumetric Flasks (10ml to 1000ml, Pyrex and amber colored) - Measuring Cylinders (50ml to 1000ml, Pyrex) - Micropipettes and adjustable micropipettes with tips - Beakers (100ml to 2000ml, Pyrex) - Millipore filters, weighing boots, filter papers (Whatman 40, 41, 42) - Glass vials, quartz cuvettes, TLC plates, reagent bottles - Disposable syringes (1ml to 20ml), masks, gloves (nitrile, surgical) - Laboratory consumables including petri plates, shoe covers, pipette tips - HPLC Shimadzu glass vials and columns - Various laboratory glassware such as conical flasks, pipettes, test tubes - Chemical resistant gloves, lab coats, safety face shields - Batteries, rechargeable batteries, lab chairs, and other lab equipment - Gas cylinders (Nitrogen, Helium) with regulators The technical scope covers supply of high-quality, type A Pyrex and equivalent glassware, sterile and non-sterile disposables, and compatible accessories meeting specified standards. Delivery is to be made at NIH Islamabad within 27 days of order. Eligibility requires valid registration with FBR (NTN and GST), active tax payer status, and submission of a bank statement demonstrating financial soundness. Earnest money of Rs. 500,000/- in the form of bank draft or call deposit is mandatory. Successful bidders must furnish a 5% performance security. Bids must be submitted online on EPADS v2.0 by 14 October 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Bidders are advised to carefully review specifications, provide brochures and technical data for quoted items, and ensure realistic pricing. Delivery timelines must be clearly stated and adhered to, with penalties for delays and non-compliance. Manual bid submissions will not be accepted. The procuring agency reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids without assigning reasons. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and ensure all bid documents, including bid security, are submitted timely and in the prescribed format to avoid disqualification. Familiarity with the detailed item list and specifications will enhance bid responsiveness and competitiveness. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of laboratory glassware and disposables to engage with a premier national health institute in Islamabad, Pakistan.