Establishment of E-Library at Malir Bar Association Karachi

This tender invites bids for the establishment of an E-Library at Malir Bar Association Karachi under the District and Sessions Court Malir Karachi. The project is located in Karachi, Sindh, and falls under the IT & Office Equipment category. The department requires procurement of electronic library equipment and related supplies to enhance legal research and resource accessibility for the Bar Association. The scope includes supply and installation of new, unused electronic library equipment. Bidders must ensure quality and timely delivery as per specifications. The procurement follows the Single Stage - Two Envelope Procedure, requiring technical and financial proposals to be submitted electronically via the SPPRA e-Procurement system. The site in Malir Karachi demands careful coordination to meet the technical and logistical challenges of installation within a judicial environment. Bidders should be registered contractors, manufacturers, or authorized distributors with a minimum annual turnover of PKR 1 million over the last three fiscal years. Compliance with PEC categories is essential, along with active status on the Federal Board of Revenue's Active Taxpayer List (ATL). The bidder must also be registered under the Sales Tax Act with valid NTN, GST, and Vendor Number. These requirements ensure only qualified and compliant firms participate, safeguarding project integrity for the 2025-26 financial year. The submission deadline is set for Tuesday, 16th April 2026 at 11:00 A.M., with technical bids opening the same day at 11:30 A.M. Bids must be submitted through the SPPRA e-Procurement portal, accompanied by a bid security of Rs. 59,000 and a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 1,000. The physical address for bid opening is the Conference Hall, District Court Complex, Malir Karachi. Pro-Tip: Make sure to upload the scanned bid security instrument on the e-PAD portal and submit the original instrument physically before the deadline. Missing this step often leads to disqualification despite technical compliance.