Procurement of Plant and Machinery Items for Livestock, Pets and Poultry Sectors Development in Karachi

This tender invites bids for the supply of plant and machinery items under the ADP scheme No 1516 aimed at developing human capital for enterprise development in livestock, pets, and poultry sectors in Karachi. The procurement is managed by the Livestock and Fisheries Department, Government of Sindh, through the Sindh Institute of Animal Health located at Animal Science Complex, Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi. The scope includes specialized kits for poultry farm management, veterinary vaccinator kits, postmortem kits, pet grooming and SPA kits, wildlife photography kits, and teaching models of various animals. These items are essential for enhancing operational efficiency and technical capacity in the livestock and veterinary sectors in Karachi. The procurement requires bidders to supply new, unused, and latest model equipment conforming to detailed technical specifications. The items include personal protective equipment, digital weighing scales, water quality testers, vaccine carriers, grooming tools, and educational models with removable organs. The delivery location is Karachi, and bidders must ensure compliance with the technical and quality standards specified. The tender follows a single stage two envelope procedure with a mandatory bid security of Rs. 422,500 and a performance security of 5% of the contract value. Bidders must be registered with relevant authorities, have a minimum turnover matching the estimated cost, and demonstrate prior experience in similar government contracts. Bidders should ensure PEC registration, active tax payer status, and compliance with FBR and ATL requirements for the financial year 2025-26. The tender emphasizes submission of complete technical and financial proposals, with technical bids evaluated on a 100-point scale requiring a minimum of 75 marks to qualify. Financial bids of technically qualified firms will be opened subsequently. The contract will be awarded based on a combined weighted score of 80% technical and 20% financial evaluation. The submission deadline is set for 12th March 2026 at 2:00 PM, with bid opening at 2:30 PM on the same day at the Committee Room of Sindh Institute of Animal Health, Korangi, Karachi. Bidders must submit bids online via the EPADS portal and deliver a hard copy to the Procuring agency's office. The physical address for submission is Animal Science Complex, Korangi, Karachi. The tender requires earnest money in the form of a bank guarantee or pay order and adherence to all SPPRA rules. Pro-Tip: Ensure all bid documents are signed and stamped on each page, and carefully verify the bid security validity and submission format. Missing or unsigned pages or incomplete documentation can lead to outright rejection. Also, check the EPADS portal for any amendments or clarifications before submission to avoid disqualification.