Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Punjab Agriculture Food and Drug Authority (PAFDA) is procuring specialist services for the electrification of a Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory facility at its head office in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. This is a single-stage procurement with tender reference Proc.05/26-27(IPC) for financial year 2026-2027. The project involves design, supply, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems meeting BSL-3 laboratory safety and operational requirements. The work is located at PAFDA Head Office, Thokar Niaz Baig, Multan Road, Lahore. Bidders are required to submit proposals in English currency (Pakistani Rupees) with a bid validity period of 120 days.
Eligible bidders must provide bid security equivalent to 2 percent of the estimated tender price. Bidders are expected to possess relevant experience, technical competence, and registration credentials as applicable to electrification and laboratory infrastructure projects. The bidding procedure follows a single-envelope format. All bids must comply with the technical specifications and contract terms outlined in the complete bidding documents, which will be made available through the PPRA website and Punjab e-Procurement System shortly after the tender advertisement is published.
Bid documents are available through the PPRA website and Punjab e-Procurement System. Interested bidders must submit sealed bids by 21st September 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Committee Room, PAFDA Head Office, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:00 AM. For further information and clarifications, bidders may contact Mr. Zohaib Omer Mirza (GM Procurement) at 042-99233617 (Extension 736) or Syed Araick Hussain (Manager Procurement) at Extension 737, or email info@pafda.gov.pk.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
PAFDA is sourcing electrification services for a BSL-3 laboratory, a specialized and regulated biosafety facility requiring advanced electrical infrastructure.
This is a technical service procurement, not a goods or works contract in the traditional sense. Bidders should expect rigorous compliance requirements tied to biosafety standards and laboratory operational protocols. The 120-day bid validity and single-envelope procedure suggest a straightforward evaluation process. Scale appears medium to large given the specialized nature and facility classification. Deadline is firm: 21 September 2026.
Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state PEC category or registration requirements. Bidders typically require: NTN registration with FBR, valid electricity contractor license from relevant provincial authority (likely WAPDA-approved), technical staff with relevant qualifications, and demonstrated experience in laboratory or specialized facility electrical work. Firms should confirm compliance with Punjab electrical safety codes and BSL-3 specifications.