Procurement of CRM Standards, Chemicals, Glassware and Diesel Testing Services by HDIP

The Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of goods and services including purchase of CRM/standards, chemicals, glassware, stationery and international proficiency testing diesel sample services under FY 2026-27, with reference number P6340. The procurement covers eligible payments under a contract framework planned for the financial year, to be conducted through a competitive bidding process. The Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan is located in Karachi, Sindh province, and this procurement serves the institute's operational and laboratory requirements. The institute intends to apply part of the reserved funds to cover these eligible payments across multiple categories of goods and services necessary for its hydrocarbon research and testing functions.

Eligible bidders must be registered on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (ePADS) version 2.0 to participate in the bidding process. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Bank Guarantee, Demand Draft or an equivalent bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Bidders are required to comply with the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and any regulations or guidelines issued by the procuring authority from time to time. Single Stage-One Envelope Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique will be adopted for this procurement.

Bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications and requirements are available on ePADS 2.0 at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/6340. Interested bidders must register themselves on ePADS 2.0 to access and download the bid documents. E-bids must be submitted through ePADS 2.0 on or before Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual bid submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not yet registered on ePADS 2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk. Further information and contact details are available at www.ppra.org.pk and the procuring agency's website.

This is a multi-category procurement by HDIP Karachi for laboratory and operational goods including certified reference materials, chemicals, laboratory glassware, stationery and international proficiency testing services for diesel samples. The procurement appears medium-scale spanning multiple supply lines under annual budgeted reserves. Notable requirement: bidders must already be registered on ePADS 2.0 before submission; the closing date is imminent (August 2026) with same-day electronic opening. This is likely a recurring annual procurement supporting the institute's hydrocarbon research functions.

Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on ePADS 2.0 and comply with Public Procurement Rules 2004. Typically, suppliers of chemicals and laboratory goods require relevant trade registration (NTN/SECP) and product certifications. Bid security is mandatory in the specified forms. No specific sectoral license mentioned, but international suppliers of proficiency testing must meet HDIP's technical standards.