Purchase of Lab Equipments for Department of Pharmacy

Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan is procuring lab equipments specifically for its Department of Pharmacy under the project titled Strengthening of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan funded by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). This procurement is aimed at enhancing the research and practical capabilities of the pharmacy department in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The scope includes supply of original lab equipments from manufacturers, sole or authorized distributors registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and listed in the Active Tax Payers List (ATL). Bidders must submit their bids through the Single Stage Two Envelopes Procedure, ensuring separate technical and financial bids. The technical bid will be evaluated by a committee, and only qualified firms will have their financial bids opened. The tender requires earnest money or bid security of 2% of the quoted bid cost in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) or Bank Guarantee from a scheduled bank in Pakistan, favoring the Treasurer Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan. The payment will be made via Letter of Credit on CIF basis in USD directly to the principal or manufacturer. Interested firms must be registered with FBR and have relevant experience in supplying lab equipments. The tender fee is Rs. 3,000 payable via Demand Draft or Pay Order. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 21-05-2026 at 12:00 PM, with the deadline for bid submission and opening on 16-06-2026 at 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM respectively. Bidders should upload scanned copies of the tender fee and CDR with their bids on the EPADS portal and submit the original documents physically to the procurement office. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all documents are properly signed and stamped as incomplete or unsigned bids may be rejected. Timely submission via EPADS and physical delivery of required documents is crucial to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in scientific and laboratory equipment to engage with a reputable university in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.