Purchase of Scientific Equipment FCDI by Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad

Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training invites bids for the procurement of scientific equipment under the contract titled 'Purchase of Scientific Equipment FCDI' referenced as P197334. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and aims to equip the university with advanced scientific instruments to support research and academic activities. Items being procured: - Scientific Equipment as detailed in the bidding documents The procurement will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, ensuring transparency and ease of access for all eligible bidders. The bidding process follows the Single Stage One Envelope method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, or Call at Deposit, or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate and submit their e-bids electronically. Manual submissions will not be entertained. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 02:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled for 02:30 PM the same day. Interested vendors who have not registered on EPADS v2.0 may do so at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc to assist with registration. This procurement offers an excellent opportunity for suppliers of scientific equipment to engage with a prestigious academic institution in Islamabad. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure compliance with all requirements to avoid disqualification. Timely registration and submission via EPADS v2.0 is crucial for participation. For further details and grievance redressal, the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified as per Rule 65 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Relevant documents are available on the procuring agency's website and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) website at www.ppra.gov.pk.