Fire Safety Provisions at Sindh Madressatul Islam University Karachi

Sindh Madressatul Islam University Karachi invites e-bids through the E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) for the procurement of fire safety provisions at its Karachi campus. This tender is open to contractors and firms with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The procurement follows a single stage one envelope bidding procedure as per Rule No. 46 (1) of SPPRA-Rules 2010 (amended). Items being procured: - Fire Safety Provisions at SMIU, Karachi The scope includes the supply and installation of fire safety equipment and related works at the university premises located on Aiwan-e-Tijarat Road, Karachi. Bidders must ensure compliance with technical specifications and eligibility criteria detailed in the tender documents. Interested bidders must register on the EPAD system via https://sindh.eprocure.gov.pk/#/supplier/registration and can view/download bidding documents from https://portalsindh.eprocure.gov.pk or the university website www.smiu.edu.pk. The bid security is 2% of the bid price, and a tender fee of Rs. 5,000 is applicable. Bids must be submitted electronically on EPADS by Monday 19th October 2026 by 02:30 pm. The original instruments for tender fee and bid security in the form of Call Deposit, Pay Order, Demand Draft, or Bank Guarantee from any scheduled bank in Pakistan must reach the procuring agency in a sealed envelope before the deadline. Bids will be opened the same day at 03:00 pm in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives in Conference Room No. 2 at SMIU main city campus. Eligibility and technical evaluation criteria are included in the tender documents. Bid validity is 90 days. Partial, conditional, or incomplete bids without earnest money will not be considered. Bidders are advised to carefully follow the prescribed bidding documents and ensure timely submission. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your firm's registration and all required documents are complete and uploaded correctly on the EPADS portal well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues that could disqualify your bid.