Purchase of 4 Project Lab Equipment for School of Chemical & Materials Engineering

The School of Chemical & Materials Engineering (SCME) at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, invites bids for the purchase of 4 project lab equipment items. This procurement is conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) portal, ensuring transparency and compliance with PPRA regulations. Items being procured: - Purchase of 4 project lab equipment Bidders must be registered with PPRA for e-procurement on the EPADS system and have valid Income & Sales Tax registration with active taxpayer status on the official website. Detailed specifications and terms are available in the tender documents downloadable from EPADS. All bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS; manual submissions will not be accepted. The technical scope includes delivery of the equipment to the SCME lab at the supplier's own risk and expense. The tender follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure under Rule 36-b of PPRA. Interested firms must register on EPADS, submit bids online, and pay a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 3,000 via Pay Order or Bank Draft in favor of SCME-NUST Islamabad before the opening date. The bid submission deadline is 07 October 2026 at 1100 hrs, with bid opening at 1130 hrs on the same day. Sealed bids must be uploaded on EPADS as per the stipulated schedule. SCME-NUST reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids as per PPRA Rule 33. No bid will be accepted without the tender document fee or if submitted in person or through courier. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and bid submission on the EPADS portal to avoid disqualification due to technical or procedural errors. Also, keep proof of payment of the tender fee ready for verification.