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Description / Scope of Work
COMSATS University, Islamabad (Lahore Campus) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of a Microwave Hydrothermal Unit with integrated Stirrer under a PSF funded project awarded to Dr. Aamir Razaq, Physics Department, CUI Lahore Campus. This is a goods procurement for FY 2026-27 with reserved funds allocated under procurement reference P133261. The procurement is for specialized laboratory equipment required by the Physics Department at the Lahore Campus, located in Punjab province.
The bidding process will follow Single Stage-One Envelope methodology using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules 2004 and applicable regulatory guidelines. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, Demand Draft, or alternatively a bid securing declaration in the format specified in the bidding documents. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 e-procurement system to participate.
Detailed bidding documents containing technical specifications, terms and conditions, and all requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/133261. Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to access and submit e-bids by the deadline through the portal. Bid opening and evaluation will proceed according to rules outlined in the bidding documents. For inquiries, contact the Deputy Registrar at COMSATS University Islamabad, Defence Road, Lahore City, via phone +92-321-432-3437 or email miqureshi@cuilahore.edu.pk.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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COMSATS University seeks a specialized microwave hydrothermal unit with integrated stirrer—laboratory equipment for physics research under a PSF-funded project.
The equipment appears mid-scale specialized, requiring vendors with technical expertise in hydrothermal systems. Closing date is October 2026, indicating reasonable preparation time. The procurement follows standard federal procedures (LCBS) and is open to all registered EPADS bidders. Suppliers of precision laboratory equipment, local distributors of hydrothermal systems, or authorized dealers should note this is likely a single-unit purchase for academic research, not a recurring framework contract.
Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state eligibility restrictions. Typically, bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0, possess valid NTN and GST registration with FBR, have no blacklisting history, and be authorized distributors or manufacturers of the specified equipment. PEC registration is typically not required for goods procurement unless local manufacturing clauses apply.