Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Lab Equipment and Consumables under HEC TDF Project No. 04-167

The Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences And Technology GIKI located in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is procuring lab equipment and consumables under the HEC TDF Project No. 04-167 on a lot-wise basis. This procurement includes supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of various scientific and electronic items such as metallurgical microscopes, handheld infrared cameras, microcontrollers, battery components, conductive inks, chemicals, polymers, laboratory instruments, testing tools, and general consumables. The technical scope covers a wide range of items including microscopes with high-resolution cameras, programmable syringe pumps, thermal imagers, multimeters, electric wires, and specialized chemicals like silver and carbon pastes. The delivery schedule varies from 15 to 60 days after issuance of purchase orders, with all items to be delivered at the GIKI premises in Swabi. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR, appear on the Active Taxpayers List, and have relevant experience with a minimum PEC category as specified. Financial soundness and delivery schedules are also evaluated. The bidding process follows the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method. The bid security amounts vary per lot, and earnest money in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, or Call Deposit is required. The submission deadline is Friday, July 10, 2026, at 03:00 PM, with bids to be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0. Hard copies of bid security must be delivered to Room F-12 First Floor Admin Block GIKI, Swabi before the deadline. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical and financial bids, ensuring compliance with all documentation requirements and timely submission to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on the EPADS platform and thoroughly review the technical specifications and eligibility criteria to prepare a responsive bid. Ensuring the bid security is submitted in the correct form and on time is critical to avoid immediate disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in scientific and electronic lab equipment to engage with a reputable academic institution in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.