Supply and Installation of Addressable 4 Loop Fire Alarm Complete System for Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited

Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited invites bids for the supply and installation of an Addressable 4 Loop Fire Alarm Complete System on CFR Karachi basis. This procurement is specifically for Karachi Shipyard located in Karachi, Sindh. The tender includes the supply of the complete fire alarm system as per the attached specifications, layout plans, and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) spanning multiple detailed pages. Items being procured: - Addressable 4 Loop Fire Alarm Complete System as per attached 4 pages of specifications - Layout plans and BOQ of fire alarm system The technical scope requires confirming OEM distributor certificates, providing technical literature and catalogues, warranty and guarantee provisions, installation and commissioning services, and maintenance and operation documentation. OEM must provide 2 years spares support. The supplier should be either the OEM's local representative or directly import parts from the OEM. Delivery is on CFR Karachi basis with a maximum delivery period of 30 days after purchase order issuance. Transshipment is not allowed and shipment must be containerized. Eligibility criteria include submission of earnest money and performance bank guarantees as per PPRA rules. Earnest money of 2% must be submitted within 7 days after commercial bid opening, and a 5% performance bank guarantee within 10 days after purchase order issuance. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture and cancellation. Payment terms include 80% payment on shipment against original shipping documents and 20% after successful commissioning. The tender follows a Single Stage Two Envelope bidding procedure. Bidders must submit quotations on CFR Karachi basis clearly separating item cost and freight charges. OEM standard warranty and supplier warranty for 12 months are mandatory. The lowest evaluated bidder will be determined on landing cost basis. Bids must be submitted before the deadline of 20 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all technical and financial requirements and provide complete documentation including OEM certificates and warranty forms. One practical tip for bidders is to carefully verify the delivery timelines and ensure all required certifications and guarantees are included to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide a critical safety system to a major defense-related facility in Karachi, ensuring compliance with stringent technical and commercial standards.