Establishment of Seed Testing Laboratories at Khuzdar, Turbat and Loralai

This tender invites bids for the establishment of seed testing laboratories at Khuzdar, Turbat, and Loralai by the Federal Seed Certification and Registration Department in Islamabad. The procurement covers laboratory equipment, office furniture, IT hardware, and a solar power system, essential for enhancing seed quality testing capabilities across these locations. The scope includes supply and installation of centrifugal seed dividers, analytical balances, seed blowers, stabilizers, laptops, printers, office chairs, steel almirahs, and a 9 KV off-grid solar system with batteries. These items must meet specified technical standards and warranty requirements. The project demands precise delivery and installation at multiple FSC&RD stations, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with electrical and mechanical standards in the specified cities. Bidders must be registered with E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADs), active on the FBR tax list, and comply with GST and Income Tax regulations. The tender requires earnest money of 5% of the bid value via bank draft. Technical bids will be evaluated first, followed by financial bids of technically qualified firms. The department advises bidders to ensure PEC registration and maintain valid ATL status for the 2025-26 financial year to avoid disqualification. Submission deadline is on the 10th of February 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 12:00 PM the same day at FSC&RD headquarters, Mauve Area, G-9/4, Islamabad. Bids must be submitted both physically and uploaded on the EPADs portal. Late or incomplete bids will be rejected. Pro-Tip: Carefully check the tender documents for the required earnest money format and ensure all pages are serially numbered, stamped, and signed. Missing these formalities often leads to disqualification despite meeting technical criteria.