UV/VALID/NCB/01/2026
The Vice Chancellor, University of Vavuniya, on behalf of the Department Procurement Committee, invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Procurement of Laboratory Equipment to the University, as described below.
Bidding Procedure
The University will conduct bidding for this laboratory equipment procurement through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedure. Bidders should have at least five years’ experience in the relevant field in Sri Lanka.
Bidding Documents & Payment
Interested bidders may purchase a complete set of bidding documents in English. Documents are available for download from 17.09.2026 to 29.09.2026 at the University website www.vau.ac.lk. A non-refundable fee of Rs.3,500.00 applies, payable to the University Collection Account.
Payment Gateway:
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University website: www.vau.ac.lk / Payments / External Students/User / External Payments / Non-refundable Tender Fee
Bidders must attach the payment successful report with the original bidding documents.
Submitting Bids
Bidders must deliver bids in original with duplicate, addressed to the Chairman, Department Procurement Committee, University of Vavuniya, Mannar Road, Pambaimadu. The deadline is 2.00 pm on 30.09.2026. Please indicate “Procurements of Laboratory – UV/VALID/NCB/01/2026” on the left-hand corner of the envelope.
Bid Security
All bids must include a Bid Security addressed to the Vice Chancellor, University of Vavuniya, Mannar Road, Pambaimadu, Vavuniya. A licensed commercial bank registered with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka must issue this security.
Bid Security Validity
The Bid Security must remain valid for a minimum of 105 days (up to 12.01.2027) from the date of the bid opening, as specified in the table below.
| Item No. | Description | Bid Security (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | Laboratory Equipment | Rs.100,000.00 |
Pre-Bid Meeting
The University will hold a Pre-Bid meeting on 21.09.2026, Monday at 10.30 am in the Board Room of University of Vavuniya. This meeting will clarify any queries related to this procurement of laboratory equipment.
Bid Deposit
Bidders should deposit bids in the ‘Tender Box’ available in the Bursar’s Office of the University. Alternatively, they may send bids by Registered post or Courier to reach the University on or before the deadline, at the address given in Clause 4.
Bid Opening
The University will reject late bids. Bid opening will take place at 2.00 pm on 30.09.2026, in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives who choose to attend at the Board Room of the University of Vavuniya.
Chairman
Department Procurement Committee,
University of Vavuniya
TP No. 024-2220299