Import of Laboratory Equipment on C&F Basis for Textile Research Laboratory

Bidders must have at least three years continuous, verifiable experience in the relevant field. Applicants must provide copies of online annual income tax returns submitted to the FBR for the last three consecutive fiscal years, demonstrating a mandatory minimum average annual turnover of Rs 100 million; failure to submit these FBR returns will result in bid rejection. All bidders must possess valid and active GST and taxpayer registrations and maintain active status. Additionally, bidders must have successfully executed or currently have ongoing at least two independent purchase orders for laboratory equipment imports within the last three years, each valued at Rs 50 million or above, accompanied by satisfactory completion certificates or official performance verifications. Bidders must submit an original affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of at least Rs 100 affirming no litigation history, no blacklisting by public or private organizations, and no involvement in corrupt, fraudulent or collusive practices; the affidavit must certify authenticity of all provided information and documents with an issuance date subsequent to this notice publication.

Bid security of Rs 2.5 million is mandatory in the mode specified in Rule 37(2) of SPPRA, payable to the Director Finance, NED University. Bidding documents issue from 22 September 2026 and close on 6 October 2026. Bids must be submitted through ePADS by 10:00 AM on 7 October 2026, with opening scheduled for 10:30 AM the same day. Bidders are requested to provide best and final pricing with no negotiations permitted. Detailed terms, conditions and equipment specifications are contained in the complete bidding document available on the university website and procurement portal. For inquiries, contact the Procurement Cell at NED University.

This is a substantial, one-time procurement for academic infrastructure enhancement. Bidders face strict prior-experience requirements: minimum Rs 100 million average annual turnover (verified by three-year FBR returns) plus at least two prior independent laboratory equipment imports of Rs 50 million each. The tight submission timeline (22 Sept to 7 Oct 2026) and mandatory ePADS-only bidding requirement suggest sophistication. The Rs 2.5 million bid security is non-trivial. Domestic importers and authorized international dealers with documented track records in high-value laboratory equipment should apply; new entrants without equivalent prior orders will be disqualified.

Who can bid: Bidders must have three years continuous experience in laboratory equipment import. Mandatory: three-year FBR income tax returns averaging Rs 100 million turnover; valid active GST and taxpayer registrations; two completed or ongoing laboratory equipment import orders of Rs 50 million each in past three years with completion certificates. Affidavit required on non-judicial stamp paper confirming no litigation, blacklisting or corrupt practices. Typically, international suppliers should provide equivalent documented credentials.