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Description / Scope of Work
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites electronic bids from eligible bidders for procurement of civil works related to calibration of machinery and equipment across its facilities. This is a national-level procurement under FY 2026-27 with reserved funds allocated for eligible payments. The project encompasses calibration services for various machinery and equipment assets maintained by NIH, with detailed specifications and scope of work provided in the bidding documents. The procurement is conducted in Islamabad, Federal Territory, and is open to all registered bidders on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform.
Eligible bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate in the bidding process. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, or Demand Draft as specified in the Bid Security section of the bidding documents, or alternatively by a bid securing declaration in the prescribed format. The procurement follows the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and applicable regulations issued by the relevant authority.
Bidding documents containing comprehensive terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on EPADS v2.0 at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/66956. Interested bidders must submit electronic bids through EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, August 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bid opening will occur on the same day at 11:30 AM through the EPADS v2.0 platform. For additional information or clarifications, bidders may contact the National Institutes of Health, Assistant Director, Park Road, Islamabad at +92-333-855-4884 or purchaseprocurement58@gmail.com.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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NIH is procuring calibration services for its machinery and equipment inventory — a technical works contract typical for healthcare institutions managing lab and diagnostic equipment. The scope suggests multiple items across various equipment categories, though exact quantities are detailed in the full specifications (pages 91–115). The compressed timeline between August 10 deadline and FY 2026-27 start implies urgent execution. Bidders must be registered on EPADS and able to mobilise quickly with appropriate technical credentials for calibration work on medical/laboratory equipment.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0. The notice does not explicitly state PEC category or NTN/SECP registration requirements; typically, firms engaged in technical calibration services for government contracts are required to hold valid NTN, registration with relevant trade/professional bodies, and demonstrated technical capacity or ISO certification in metrology or calibration services.