Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, and Training of Lab Equipment (Microscope) for GIK Institute

Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIK Institute) in Topi, Swabi (KP) invites sealed bids under the Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure for the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and training of lab equipment specifically microscopes. This procurement is for lab equipment to be delivered on F.O.R. basis. Items being procured: - Lab Equipment (Microscope) Bidders must be registered with EPADS V2.0 and relevant tax authorities, and must appear on the FBR Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Detailed specifications and terms & conditions are available on the GIK Institute website www.giki.edu.pk and the PPRA EPADS V2.0 portal https://epads.gov.pk. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS V2.0 before the closing date and time. A non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 3,000 and bid security/earnest money as specified in EPADS V2.0 are required. Scanned copies of bid documents shall be uploaded on EPADS V2.0, while original instruments must reach the Procurement Department before the tender closing time. The tender opening will be held on August 26, 2026, at 15:30 hrs. GIK Institute reserves the right to reject any or all bids or cancel the procurement process in accordance with the applicable PPRA Rules. This advertisement is also available on the GIK website and the PPRA website www.ppra.org.pk. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all registration and submission requirements. One practical tip is to carefully prepare the bid security and tender fee instruments to avoid disqualification due to non-compliance with EPADS V2.0 rules. Early submission is recommended to avoid last-minute technical issues on the EPADS portal.