Supply of Project Lab Equipment for School of Chemical & Materials Engineering

The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, through its School of Chemical & Materials Engineering (SCME), is inviting bids for the supply of project lab equipment. This procurement is specifically for the SCME department located in Islamabad Capital Territory. The tender reference number is 803/01/ProjEqpt/SCME/2026-27. Items being procured: - Purchase of 3 x project equipment (detailed specifications provided in tender documents). The technical scope involves supplying specialized project lab equipment suitable for chemical and materials engineering applications. The equipment will be delivered to the SCME lab at the supplier’s own expense and risk. Bidders must ensure compliance with the detailed specifications and terms outlined in the tender documents available on the PPRA E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (E-PADS) portal. Eligibility criteria include registration with PPRA for E-Procurement on E-PADS, active Income & Sales Tax registration, and inclusion on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Bidders should be technically capable and experienced in supplying lab equipment to academic or research institutions. The tender follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure under Rule 36-b of PPRA. Key dates include the availability of tender documents from 13 July 2026 on the E-PADS portal. The bid submission deadline is 12 August 2026 at 11:00 hrs, with bid opening at 11:30 hrs on the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically via E-PADS; manual submissions will not be accepted. A non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 3,000/- in the form of Pay Order or Bank Draft in favor of SCME-NUST Islamabad is required before the opening date. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and technical readiness on the E-PADS platform to avoid last-minute submission issues. Also, carefully review the detailed specifications in the tender documents to prepare a compliant technical bid and avoid disqualification.