Supply of Consumable Items for Chemistry Department at Comsats University Islamabad

Comsats University, Islamabad (Islamabad Campus) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply of consumable items for the Chemistry Department under contract reference P76618. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 with delivery expected within 25 days from issuance of work order. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by **September 28, 2026, 11:00 AM** and will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Items being procured include a comprehensive list of 227 chemical consumables such as Dimethylglyoxime (1 Kg), 8-Hydroxyquinoline (1 Kg), 1,10-Phenanthroline (1 Kg), Dithizone (1 Kg), Ammonium thiocyanate (1 Kg), Phosphate Buffer (1000 tablets), Cyclopentadiene (1 Liter), Iron(II) chloride (1 Kg), Potassium hydroxide (3 Kg), Dimethyl sulfoxide (20 Liters), Diethyl ether (2.5 Liters), Ferrocene (500 gm), Acetic anhydride (2 Liters), Phosphoric acid (2.5 Liters), Sodium bicarbonate (2 Kg), Chloroform (5 Liters), Methanol (5 Liters), Zinc acetate (100 gm), Urea (1 Kg), Sulfuric acid (5 Liters), Potassium iodide (2 Kg), Silver nitrate (100 gm), Sodium hydroxide (2 Kg), Potassium permanganate (1 Kg), Bromine water (1 Liter), Tollens reagent (1 Liter), Potassium chloride (2.5 Kg), Ethanol (20 Liters), and many more specialized chemicals and reagents. Additionally, laboratory consumables and equipment include Falcon tubes (15 mL and 50 mL packs) and a Total Bench vice (8'' THT6186). The technical scope requires all chemicals to meet specified pack sizes or equivalent, with brand names mandatory for compliance. Bidders must be registered with FBR, active on the Active Taxpayer List, and not blacklisted. A bid security is required, submitted physically and electronically, with bids evaluated on a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) basis. Bidders must submit bids through EPADS v2.0 and provide original bid security to the Procurement Office, 2nd Floor, Faculty Block-2, Comsats University Islamabad, Park Road, Islamabad. Late or manual submissions will be disqualified. One practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid includes a detailed item-wise price breakup as per the BoQ and that all mandatory documents including bid security and proof of non-blacklisting are submitted timely to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of laboratory chemicals and consumables to engage with a reputable academic institution in Islamabad. Bidders are encouraged to carefully review the detailed specifications and comply fully with the submission requirements to maximize their chances of success.