---
title: "Invitation for tender for lab equipment"
subject: "Communication English"
chapter: 4
key: "semester_5/communication_english:invitation-tender-chemistry-lab"
source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/invitation-tender-chemistry-lab
site: BCT Engineering
---

# Invitation for tender for lab equipment

Communication English · Chapter 4: Introduction to technical writing process

- Asked in: 2081 Chaitra (new course), 5 marks
- Video: [Drafting of tender notice ||notice inviting tender||how to drafting tender notice for advertisement](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqJIDJD8ZLA) — ENGINEER MIND
- Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14
- Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/invitation-tender-chemistry-lab
- Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-4

## Question

Suppose the Department of Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, wants to purchase some equipment for chemistry lab. Write an invitation for tender.

## Short answer

Sealed tenders are invited for chemistry lab equipment: digital pH meters, analytical balances, magnetic stirrers, glassware sets and a fume hood. Tender documents cost Rs. 1,000 and must be submitted with 2% bid security by 12 noon on 8 December 2026 to the Campus Chief's office.

## Answer

```text
         Tribhuvan University
       Institute of Engineering
          Pulchowk Campus
Department of Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering
         Pulchowk, Lalitpur

       INVITATION FOR TENDER (BIDS)
          Date: 5 November 2026

The Department of Applied Sciences and Chemical
Engineering invites sealed tenders from registered firms,
suppliers and companies for the supply and delivery of the
following equipment for the chemistry laboratory.

 S.N.  Equipment                          Quantity
 1.    Digital pH meters                      6
 2.    Analytical balances (0.1 mg)           3
 3.    Magnetic stirrers with hot plate       8
 4.    Glassware set (burettes, pipettes)    40 sets
 5.    Fume hood                              1

Conditions
1. Tender documents may be bought from the Account
   Section of the campus on payment of Rs. 1,000
   (non-refundable) until 3 December 2026.
2. The sealed tender must carry a bid security of 2
   percent of the quoted amount.
3. Firms must attach registration, PAN/VAT and renewed
   tax clearance certificates.
4. The tender must reach the Campus Chief's office by
   12 noon on 8 December 2026 and will be opened at
   2 p.m. the same day in the presence of the bidders
   or their representatives.
5. The goods must be delivered within 45 days of the
   purchase order and have a one-year warranty.
6. The department may accept or cancel any or all bids.

Head of Department
Department of Applied Sciences and Chemical Engineering
Pulchowk Campus
```

## Check yourself

The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why.

1. Who is invited to submit tenders?
   A. Only students
   B. Registered firms, suppliers and companies
   C. Only government ministers
   D. Anyone without registration
   Answer: B. Tenders are invited from registered suppliers. (Key point: Tender audience)

2. What bid security does the notice require?
   A. A fixed Rs. 1,000
   B. Nothing
   C. 50 percent of the quoted amount
   D. 2 percent of the quoted amount
   Answer: D. The tender must carry a bid security of 2 percent of the quote. (Key point: Bid security)

3. Which condition governs delivery of goods?
   A. Delivery after one year
   B. Delivery within 45 days of purchase order with a one-year warranty
   C. No warranty is needed
   D. Delivery by the department's staff
   Answer: B. The delivery period and warranty are stated conditions. (Key point: Conditions)

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