This tender invites bids for the supply of a comprehensive range of laboratory items including kits, chemicals, reagents, glassware, and solutions for the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in Karachi. The procurement covers advanced medical equipment such as fully automated chemistry immunoassay analyzers, clinical chemistry analyzers, blood gas analyzers, coagulation analyzers, hematology analyzers, urine analyzers, ESR analyzers, automated blood culture systems, and various laboratory consumables. The scope also includes reagents, culture media, antibiotic sensitivity discs, and vacutainer tubes, all FDA/CE approved or equivalent, ensuring high-quality standards for clinical diagnostics in Karachi. The supply will be delivered on a delivered duty paid (DDP) basis to NICVD Karachi, with strict adherence to technical specifications and quality certifications. The tender requires bidders to provide backup instruments, maintenance, interfacing, UPS, and diagnostic services round the clock. The instruments must be new, FDA approved or CE marked, and suppliers must ensure availability of consumables, calibrators, and controls as per manufacturer SOPs. The procurement process follows the Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (Amended 2019) under a single stage two envelope procedure, emphasizing transparency and compliance. Bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Sales Tax Department, provide valid agency certificates, and submit a bid security of PKR 4,000,000. The tender requires compliance with PEC categories relevant to medical supplies and mandates submission of technical and financial bids separately. The contract includes a one-year warranty and performance security of 2% of the contract price. Suppliers must also comply with DRAP Act 2012 and provide all necessary documentation including samples for validation. The submission deadline is set for 17th March 2026 at 11:30 a.m., with bid opening at 12:00 p.m. at the Head of Procurement Office, NICVD Karachi, located on Rafiqui H.J Shaheed Road. Bidders should submit sealed bids bearing the tender number and a warning not to open before the specified time. All bids must be submitted electronically via the EPAD system as per NICVD instructions. Pro-Tip: Ensure all mandatory documents including valid agency certificates, tax registrations, and sample submissions are complete and submitted timely. Pay special attention to the e-stamp paper undertakings regarding price reasonability and supply commitments, as these are frequently overlooked and can lead to disqualification.