Purchase of N-Distillation Unit (Kjeldhal Apparatus) for Principal Scientist Soil Fertility Faisalabad

The Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), Faisalabad, invites sealed bids for the purchase of a specialized N-Distillation Unit (Kjeldhal Apparatus) under National Competitive Bidding. This procurement is intended to support the Principal Scientist Soil Fertility department in Faisalabad with advanced machinery and equipment to enhance soil analysis capabilities. Items being procured: - N-Distillation Unit (Kjeldhal Apparatus), Quantity: 01 The technical scope includes supply of a high-quality Kjeldhal apparatus suitable for nitrogen distillation processes, meeting the scientific standards required for soil fertility research. Bidders must be registered firms or companies with relevant tax and registration authorities including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax departments. Bids will be accepted only through the Punjab e-Procurement system (https://ep.punjab.gov.pk) following a single stage/two envelope procedure. A bid security of 2% of the estimated cost amounting to Rs. 60,000/- must accompany the bid in the digital form via PSID. Late bids will not be entertained. Bidders or their representatives may attend the bid opening scheduled for 07 October 2026 at 11:00 Hours. Bidding documents are available immediately on the Punjab e-Procurement portal. Clarifications can be sought from the Office of Principal Scientist Soil Fertility, AARI, Faisalabad between 21 September 2026 and 28 September 2026 from 09:00 to 17:00 hours. The bid validity period is 120 days. Bidders are advised to carefully follow the submission instructions and ensure timely online submission before the deadline. Manual bids will not be accepted. One practical tip is to ensure your digital bid security is properly generated and submitted via PSID to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified suppliers to contribute to agricultural research advancement in Faisalabad.