Purchase of Oral Pathology Lab Items for Karachi Metropolitan University Karachi

This tender invites bids for the procurement of Oral Pathology Lab items for Karachi Metropolitan University located in Karachi, Sindh. The department requires well-reputed firms, manufacturers, authorized dealers, agents, or distributors registered with FBR, GST, and SRB, and listed on the active tax payer list. The procurement falls under Medical & Surgical Supplies category and follows the Single Stage-Two Envelopes Procedure as per Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (amended). The scope includes supply and installation of lab items with detailed technical specifications and quantities provided in the bidding documents. Bidders must ensure compliance with mandatory requirements including valid registrations, audited financial reports for the last three years, minimum five years of experience, and a detailed company profile. The technical bid must be complete with manufacturer's authorization, catalogues, and brochures. The bid security is 5% of the quoted bid price, and the tender fee is Rs. 3,000. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal; manual bids will not be accepted. The delivery location is Karachi Metropolitan University, with delivery expected within 30 days after contract award. Bidders should be PEC registered and active on the FBR ATL list for the fiscal year 2025-26. The bid validity period is 90 days. The department advises bidders to carefully review all bidding documents and ensure all pages are signed and stamped. Performance security of 5% of the contract amount is required from the successful bidder. The contract will be awarded based on combined technical and financial evaluation, with a minimum technical score of 70% required to qualify. The submission deadline is on the 26th of March 2026 at 1:00 PM, with bid opening at 2:00 PM in the Board Room at the VC Secretariat, KMU Karachi. The original tender fee and bid security must reach the procuring agency before the deadline. The physical address for submission of original instruments is the Office of the Registrar, Karachi Metropolitan University, ST-2, Block-M, North Nazimabad, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure the bid security instrument is in the correct form and submitted in a separate sealed envelope with the financial proposal. Missing or incomplete bid security is a common cause for rejection. Also, verify the EPADS registration and submission process well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.