Lab Equipment Procurement for Biomedical Engineering Department – QUEST Nawabshah

Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah, Sindh, invites e-bids through the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposable System (E-PADS) for the procurement of laboratory equipment for the Biomedical Engineering Department under the Sindh Laboratory Strengthening Program (SLSP) for Public Sector Universities FY 2024-25. This single-stage, one-envelope procurement is being conducted to strengthen laboratory facilities at the university, located in Nawabshah. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 125,000 per PKR, with the award made on a least-cost basis. Bidders must have valid registration in the National Tax Number (NTN) database and demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant experience in the supply and installation of laboratory equipment. The procurement agency reserves the right to accept or reject any or all financial bids as per SPPRA rules. All bid security must be submitted as a pay order in the name of Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Sciences and Technology (QUEST), Nawabshah, amounting to 5% of the estimated cost (Rs. 125,000).

Eligibility requirements include valid NTN registration, minimum three years of documented experience in the relevant field, satisfactory company turnover as specified in the bid document, an undertaking that the firm has no involvement in any litigation of abandoned or executing agencies, and a detailed company profile portfolio. Bidders must not be blacklisted and must confirm through affidavit their compliance with all terms and conditions mentioned in the tender document. Incomplete bids shall be treated as non-responsive. The bid security must be provided upfront; bids not accompanied by the required bid security amount shall be rejected outright.

Bid documents may be purchased from the Procurement Office at QUEST or downloaded from the QUEST and SPPRA E-PADS portals from 21 July 2026 to 05 August 2026. The tender fee is PKR 5,000 (non-refundable), payable as a pay order. Bids must be submitted by 05 August 2026 up to 11:00 AM in the Procurement Office, PGS Building, Quaid-e-Awam University (QUEST), Nawabshah. Bid opening will occur on 05 August 2026 at 11:30 AM in the Committee Room, Vice Chancellor's Secretariat. For inquiries, contact the Procurement Manager at PTCL 0244-930389 or pm@quest.edu.pk. The bid validity period is 90 days from the opening date.

QUEST seeks laboratory equipment suppliers for a biomedical engineering department capacity-building initiative worth approximately Rs. 125,000 under a government strengthening program. This is a single-lot procurement requiring proven experience in lab equipment supply and installation. The tight submission deadline (05 August 2026) and requirement for 5% bid security upfront warrant careful preparation. The project appears to be a one-off university equipment refresh rather than a recurring contract, targeting registered suppliers with three years' demonstrable track record.

Who can bid: Bidders must hold valid NTN registration and document minimum three years of experience supplying laboratory equipment. Typical requirements for such university procurements also include company turnover verification, absence of blacklist status, and no ongoing litigation. Undertaking affidavits and detailed portfolio submission are mandatory. Registration in relevant professional bodies (PEC for engineering services if applicable) may be required as detailed in the bid document.