Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Lahore University of Management Sciences invites sealed bids for the procurement of optical laboratory equipment for Phase 1 Project NCQC V2. Equipment details and tender documentation are available for download from the LUMS procurement portal at https://lums.edu.pk/procurement-tenders. This is a specialized procurement in the optical laboratory equipment category, supporting quality control initiatives at the university. The project is being conducted in Lahore, Sindh, and represents a significant investment in laboratory infrastructure to enhance the institution's research and testing capabilities.
Bidders must be registered on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (ePADS) v2.0 to participate. Vendors not yet registered can register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. The cost of tender documents is Rs. 1500/-, non-refundable, payable as CDR or DD in favor of Lahore University of Management Sciences. Interested bidders should ensure they have obtained registration credentials and reviewed all e-bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications and requirements available on the ePADS v2.0 portal.
Bids prepared in accordance with the e-bidding documents must be submitted through ePADS v2.0 on or before October 20, 2026 at 03:00 PM, with opening scheduled for the same day at 03:30 PM at the LUMS procurement office. Manual submissions will not be entertained. For queries, bidders may contact the LUMS Procurement Department at 042-35608246, or email ayaz.zulfiqar@lums.edu.pk or habib.babar@lums.edu.pk. A tutorial for ePADS v2.0 registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38y7lc.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
LUMS is procuring optical laboratory equipment for Phase 1 of project NCQC V2, a specialized procurement likely requiring manufacturers or authorized distributors with technical capability in optical instruments.
The tender closes October 20, 2026 — a relatively tight timeline for equipment sourcing and logistics. Registration on ePADS v2.0 is mandatory, and vendors must purchase tender documents at Rs. 1500/-. This appears to be a one-off capital equipment purchase rather than a recurring supply contract, suitable for suppliers with established presence in precision laboratory equipment supply.
Who can bid: Bidders must register on ePADS v2.0 to participate; this is a federal procurement under national e-procurement rules. Typically, suppliers of laboratory equipment must hold valid NTN and business registration. LUMS may require vendor prequalification, technical certifications, and past performance on similar projects, though specific restrictions are not detailed in this notice.