Procurement of Research and Lab Equipment for Food Quality and Safety Research Institute Karachi

This tender invites bids from qualified firms for the procurement of advanced research and laboratory equipment at the Food Quality and Safety Research Institute, Karachi, under the ALP project (CS-1118). Issued by the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Southern Zone Agricultural Research Center, this opportunity focuses on acquiring specialized instruments to support innovative food packaging research. The main item required is a Texture Analyzer with specific technical capabilities including load/force capacity of 50Kg and 100Kg, speed range from 1 mm/min to 500 mm/min, and compliance with ASTM, ISO, or AOAC standards. The equipment will be installed onsite at the Karachi University Campus, ensuring full user training and a minimum one-year warranty. This procurement supports cutting-edge research on nanocomposite biopolymer films, demanding precision and reliability in testing materials. Bidders must be registered with the GST and Income Tax departments and maintain an active taxpayer status. Compliance with PEC categories is advised, and firms should ensure their FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status is current for the financial year 2025-26. The tender requires a bid security of PKR 150,000 in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt or Pay Order. Firms should prepare to submit both technical and financial bids separately through the E-PADS online portal. The submission deadline is set for 11:00 AM on **01 April 2026**, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day at the committee room of the Director General's Office, PARC-SARC, Karachi University Campus. Interested bidders should ensure timely submission via the E-PADS portal and adhere strictly to the tender conditions outlined. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender documents for detailed technical specifications and ensure your bid security instrument is correctly addressed to the Director General, Southern Zone Agricultural Research Center. Missing or incorrect bid security is a common cause for disqualification, so double-check this requirement before submission.