Supply of Research and Educational Lab Equipment

The Directorate of Education (Schools) in Quetta, Balochistan, is inviting bids for the supply of research and educational laboratory equipment. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the educational infrastructure by providing essential lab instruments to support scientific learning and research activities in schools under the department. The technical scope includes the supply of five distinct items of research and educational lab equipment. Bidders must ensure that the equipment meets the required standards and specifications suitable for school laboratories. The procurement will be conducted under the Balochistan Public Procurement Rules 2014, ensuring transparency and fairness in the process. Eligible bidders should have completed at least three assignments of similar nature and complexity in the last three years, with a turnover of at least PKR 3 million in the previous three financial years. Firms must be registered on the Active Taxpayer List and possess a valid Sales Tax Certificate. Joint ventures are not allowed, and bidders must not be blacklisted by any procuring agency in Pakistan. The tender documents can be obtained from the office of the Directorate of Education (Schools) Quetta upon payment of a PKR 1,000 tender fee. The last date for bid submission is **09 June 2026** by 09:30 AM, with the tender opening scheduled for the same day at 10:30 AM. Bids must include a bid security of 3% of the bid value in the form of a deposit at call from a scheduled bank. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the bid security and ensure all required documents, including the ISO certificate for school laboratory equipment, are complete and submitted on time. Late or incomplete submissions will be declared non-responsive, so punctuality and thoroughness are crucial for success in this tender.