Procurement of Papers, Stationary, IT Consumables, Printing Material, IT Hardware & Network Items at Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi

Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, invites bids for the procurement of papers, stationary, IT consumables, printing materials, IT hardware, and network items under a rate contract basis. This tender covers a wide range of items including A4 and F4 papers, general office consumables, electronic items like printers and cables, and specialized IT hardware such as barcode printers and CCTV equipment. The procurement is based in Karachi and requires suppliers to deliver goods on demand within 15 days during the contract period at the Ojha Campus. The scope demands suppliers to ensure quality and compliance with technical specifications, including brand equivalency and warranty provisions. The tender requires bidders to be registered with the Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority's EPADS system and to submit bids electronically. The contract is for a minimum period of twelve months, extendable for another twelve months based on performance. Suppliers must provide samples or brochures for consumable items and demonstrate financial strength with an average annual turnover not less than the bid price. The contract includes detailed terms on bid security, performance security, delivery, warranty, and after-sales service, emphasizing compliance with PEC categories and FBR active taxpayer status for the fiscal year 2025-26. Bidders should carefully prepare their technical and financial bids, ensuring all mandatory documents such as bid security, tender fee, and integrity pact are included. The bid validity period is 90 days, and the submission deadline is 26 March 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day at the Procurement Directorate, Central Warehouse, Ojha Campus, Karachi. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated responsive bidder, with the Procuring Agency reserving the right to vary quantities or reject any/all bids. Pro-Tip: Ensure to upload all mandatory documents on the EPADS portal before the deadline and submit the original bid security instrument physically at the specified address. Missing the physical submission of bid security often leads to disqualification despite online bid submission. Also, verify the active taxpayer status on FBR/SRB websites to avoid rejection during technical evaluation.