Procurement of Iron Bed and Steel Almirah for MBQ-I and II Boys Hostel at NED University Karachi

This tender invites bids for the supply of iron beds and steel almirahs for MBQ-I and II Boys Hostel at NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi. The procurement falls under the Furniture & Furnishings category and is managed by the Procurement Cell of NEDUET. The items include iron beds made from MS square pipes and angle iron with laminated board and marine plywood mattress support, and steel almirahs with specified dimensions and locking mechanisms. The delivery location is the Boys Hostel at NEDUET, Karachi. The scope requires bidders to supply high-quality furniture items conforming to detailed technical specifications. The iron beds must be fabricated with 14 SWG MS pipes and angle iron, finished with red oxide primer and metallic spray paint. The steel almirahs are to be constructed from 20 SWG steel sheets with two doors, side shelves, and cloth hanging facilities. The delivery timeline is preferably within 60 days after the award of work. Bidders must ensure compliance with the technical specifications and provide all necessary documentation including client lists, tax certificates, and affidavits. Bidders should be registered with the relevant tax authorities, possess valid NTN and GST certificates, and have a minimum average turnover of PKR 1 million over the last three years. The tender requires a bid security of 5% of the bid value and mandates submission through the EPADS online portal. Manual bids will not be accepted. The contract includes a 6-month warranty period with free parts and labor, and liquidated damages of 0.1% per day for late delivery up to 10% of the contract price. Submission deadline is strictly enforced with bids to be submitted electronically via EPADS. The bid opening and evaluation will be conducted electronically. The physical bid security must reach the Deputy Director Procurement office before the tender opening. The address for submission and opening is the Procurement Cell, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security is submitted in the correct form and reaches the office on time, as failure to do so will lead to outright rejection. Also, carefully review the technical specifications and avoid ambiguous terms like 'or equivalent' to prevent disqualification. Always verify your bid appears in the EPADS bid opening list to confirm successful submission.