Procurement of Lab Chemicals by Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute

The Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, located on Jhang Road in Faisalabad, Punjab, invites national competitive bids for the procurement of laboratory chemicals under PARB Project No. 20-421. This is a single stage, two envelope bidding process for the supply of chemicals required for research and laboratory operations. The procurement is being conducted through national competitive bidding to ensure transparency and value for money. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their bids in accordance with the procedures outlined in this bidding document.

Bidders must meet eligibility criteria including registration with relevant Pakistani authorities and possession of necessary licenses for chemical supply and distribution. Bid security is required as specified in the bid data sheet to ensure serious participation. All bidders must comply with the technical specifications and general conditions of contract detailed in the bidding documents. The procurement follows standard government procurement rules and regulations applicable to public sector projects in Pakistan.

Bid documents are available from the Team Leader at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute. Sealed bids in two envelopes (technical and financial) must be submitted by the deadline specified in the bid data sheet. Bids will be opened publicly on the scheduled date. All correspondence, submissions, and inquiries should be directed to the procuring agency at the institute's office in Faisalabad. Bidders are advised to carefully review all sections including technical specifications, general conditions, and special conditions of contract before preparing their submissions.

This is a procurement of laboratory chemicals for a research institute, handled through national competitive bidding. The two-envelope process (technical and financial separation) suggests moderate to high value and formality. No estimated value is disclosed in the document. The August 2026 date indicates this is a future tender. Suppliers must be registered with relevant authorities and capable of meeting research-grade chemical standards. Competition will likely be significant given the national bidding scope.

Who can bid: Bidders typically require NTN registration, valid business registration with SECP or relevant authority, and proper licensing for chemical import/supply. Any supplier holding certification from relevant chemical regulatory bodies would strengthen eligibility. The notice does not explicitly state restrictions, but standard government procurement rules apply to all participants.