Procurement of Desktop Computers for Various Departments at Karachi Metropolitan University Karachi

This tender invites bids for the procurement of desktop computers for various departments at Karachi Metropolitan University, Karachi, under the IT & Office Equipment category. The procurement is managed by the Karachi Metropolitan University, a reputable educational institution in Sindh's largest city, Karachi. The tender process is conducted through the Electronic Procurement and Disposable System (EPADS), ensuring transparency and compliance with Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010. The scope includes supplying desktop computers that meet detailed technical specifications outlined in the bidding documents. These computers will support the university's academic and administrative functions, enhancing operational efficiency. Bidders must be registered with FBR, GST, and SRB, and provide a valid income tax return for the last three years, demonstrating financial stability and compliance. The procurement follows a single-stage two-envelope procedure, requiring separate technical and financial proposals. Bidders should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, including a minimum of five years' experience and submission of a 5% bid security of the quoted bid price. The bid validity period is ninety days. The university advises bidders to maintain their FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status and PEC registration as per 2025-26 requirements to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 12 March 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS only; manual bids will not be accepted. The physical address for correspondence is ST-2, Block-M, North Nazimabad, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security instrument is correctly formatted as a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) or bank guarantee and submitted before the deadline. Missing or incorrect bid security is a common reason for bid rejection, so double-check this requirement in the bidding documents.