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GC University Lahore invites electronic bids for the purchase of an Atomic Force Microscope (Lot 01) with an estimated cost of PKR 48,280,000 on a cost and freight basis to Lahore. The procurement is conducted under the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 (Amended) and Punjab Procurement Regulations 2024 through a single-stage two-envelope procedure via the Punjab e-Procurement System. The successful bidder will be responsible for delivery, installation, and commissioning of the equipment within specified timelines as detailed in the Bid Data Sheet.
Eligible bidders must be firms, companies, general order suppliers, or manufacturers registered with relevant registration authorities and tax departments including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax. Bidders must possess a valid Professional Tax Certificate for the financial year 2026-2027 from the Excise and Taxation Department and must be registered on the Punjab e-Procurement System. Bidders shall not be blacklisted by GCUL or PPRA, nor should they have been previously engaged in consultancy services for preparation of specifications for this procurement. A bid security of one percent of the estimated cost (PKR 482,800) must be submitted electronically through the Punjab e-Procurement System with payment receipt attached.
Bidding documents are available immediately after publication and can be downloaded from the PPRA website at http://ppra.punjab.gov.pk. Complete electronic bids must be submitted online via https://ep.Punjab.gov.pk on November 10, 2026 by 11:00 a.m., with bid opening scheduled for the same date at 11:30 a.m. Bidders must quote rates for every item listed, with any unquoted items rendering the bid non-responsive. The lowest evaluated bidder will be determined on cumulative quoted rates for the entire lot. For registration and queries regarding the Punjab e-Procurement System, bidders should contact 1248 or register at www.punjab.eprocure.gov.pk.
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GC University Lahore is procuring a high-value scientific instrument—an Atomic Force Microscope worth approximately PKR 48.3 million for academic research use.
This represents a significant capital equipment purchase requiring supplier capability in precision instrumentation, installation, and post-delivery commissioning support. The tender follows formal procurement rules with mandatory electronic submission and one percent bid security. Bidders should note the strict requirement to quote every item and the tight submission window of November 10, 2026.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax authorities, hold a Professional Tax Certificate for FY 2026-2027 from Excise and Taxation Department, and be registered on the Punjab e-Procurement System. Bidders must not be blacklisted by GCUL or PPRA. Typically, suppliers of scientific equipment must also demonstrate relevant product authorization or distributorship credentials from manufacturers.