Procurement of Appliances for SBP Banking Services Corporation Karachi

This procurement opportunity in Karachi by the State Bank of Pakistan Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC) focuses on acquiring high-quality appliances under the Electronics & Appliances category for the financial year 2025-26. The tender invites registered suppliers and service providers to participate through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS), ensuring a transparent and efficient electronic bidding process. The scope involves supplying various appliances essential for SBP BSC operations, with all bids submitted electronically via EPADS. The process follows the Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure as per Public Procurement Rules 2004, ensuring technical and financial bids are evaluated separately. The tender emphasizes compliance with Income & Sales Tax registration and active status on the FBR's Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Bidders should ensure they meet PEC category requirements and maintain valid FBR/ATL status for the 2025-26 financial year. The tender requires a bid security of PKR 92,000 in the form of Call Deposit Receipt or Demand Draft, which must be uploaded electronically and submitted physically before the deadline. This ensures financial commitment and seriousness of bidders. The submission deadline is set for 16-Feb-2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day at the General Services Department, 3rd Floor, BSC House, I.I Chundrigar Road, Karachi. Bidders must submit bids exclusively through EPADS; manual submissions are not accepted. Pro-Tip: Make sure to verify the original bid security submission timing and format, as failure to submit the original before closing time leads to outright rejection. Also, keep an eye on public holidays that may shift the bid opening date to avoid missing critical deadlines.