Supply of Chemicals, Reagents, and Reference Standards for NCLB FY 2025-26

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) Islamabad invites qualified suppliers to participate in the procurement of Chemicals, Reagents, and Reference Standards specifically for the National Control Laboratory for Biologicals (NCLB) during the financial year 2025-26. This procurement is critical for ensuring the quality and safety of biological products tested at the NCLB. The scope includes supply of items such as TRIS (2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol), 1,3-Dimethylbarbituric acid, Glycine, Coomassie Brilliant Blue, Methanol, WHO 1st International Standard Vi polysaccharide of S. Typhi, and Salmonella typhi Vi antiserum. All chemicals and reagents must be from reputable manufacturers like Merck, Sigma-Aldrich, Thermo-Fischer, or equivalent, and reference standards must comply with WHO or NIBSC standards. The delivery location is Prime Ministers National Health Complex, Park Road, Islamabad Capital Territory with a delivery schedule of 27 days. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR, have active sales tax registration, and provide an affidavit confirming no blacklisting. Experience of at least one year in similar supplies is mandatory. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method with a technical passing score of 70 out of 100. Bidders must submit bids electronically via EPADS v2.0 by **Monday, May 11, 2026 11:00 AM**. Manual submissions are not accepted. The bid security of Rs. 5,000 per lot is required in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents including bid security before the deadline to avoid disqualification. The procurement is a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in high-quality laboratory chemicals and reagents to engage with a federal regulatory authority and contribute to Pakistan's public health infrastructure.