Procurement of Heavy Duty Steel Work Tables, Storage Shelves, and Cabinets for Civil Engineering Section at NED University, Mithro Bhatti Tharparkar

This tender invites bids for the supply and delivery of heavy duty steel ground work tables, medium duty steel work tables, steel storage shelves, and steel cabinets specifically for the Civil Engineering Section (TIEST) at NED University's Mithro Bhatti Campus in Tharparkar. The procurement is managed by the Procurement Cell of NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, focusing on furniture and furnishings to support academic and research activities in the region. The scope includes delivering five units each of heavy duty steel ground work tables with a 2-ton load capacity, medium duty steel work tables with a 1-ton capacity, steel storage shelves with three steel shelves, and steel cabinets with glass panels. All items must be new, undamaged, and delivered with full transportation, unloading, and placement at the designated campus area. The specifications emphasize durability and load-bearing capacity suitable for engineering applications in Tharparkar's environment. Bidders must comply with the Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (amended), including PEC registration, valid FBR/ATL status, and submission of bid security amounting to 5% of the bid value. The tender requires bidders to have at least three years of relevant experience, local presence in Karachi, and proper tax registrations. Affidavits confirming no blacklisting or litigation history and adherence to anti-corruption practices are mandatory. The contract includes a six-month warranty period with options for maintenance agreements post-warranty. The submission deadline is strictly enforced with bids to be submitted electronically via EPADS. The bid opening and evaluation will follow the prescribed procedures, with the physical bid security to be delivered to the Deputy Director Procurement office before the opening date. The contract award will be notified at least three working days prior to signing, with a performance security of 5% required upon award. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid documents are complete and signed on every page, and double-check the inclusion of the original bid security in the specified format. Missing or incomplete documentation is a common cause for rejection. Also, verify your bid's appearance on the EPADS bid opening list to avoid disqualification due to non-submission.