Supply Installation and Commissioning of Downstream Processing and Extraction Equipment

The Ministry of Science and Technology through the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) Islamabad invites bids for the supply, installation, and commissioning of downstream processing and extraction equipment. This procurement is part of the PSDP project focused on establishing Medical Cannabis Greenhouses and related biotechnology facilities including the National Hemp and Cannabis Analytical Laboratory and the National Industrial Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis Authority. The scope includes delivery to PCSIR laboratories located in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Skardu on a FOR basis. The equipment must meet the technical specifications outlined in the bidding documents available on the EPADS portal. Eligible bidders must be well reputed manufacturers, sole agents, authorized dealers, suppliers, or government contractors registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and listed as active taxpayers on the FBR ATL. The tender requires earnest money of PKR 5,000,000 in the form of a bank draft or call deposit in favor of the Project Director. Electronic bids must be submitted via the EPADS system by 10:30 AM on May 22, 2026, with a hard copy of technical and financial bids submitted separately in sealed envelopes to facilitate evaluation. The bids will be opened half an hour after the closing time. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure complete compliance with the EPADS electronic submission requirements and to prepare the hard copies meticulously to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in industrial processing equipment to engage with a high-profile government biotechnology project. The submission deadline and earnest money requirements are strictly enforced, so timely and accurate bid preparation is essential.