Procurement of Dental Material and Instruments for Faculty of Dentistry

Karachi Metropolitan University (KMU), Karachi is procuring dental materials and instruments specifically for its Faculty of Dentistry. This procurement is aimed at equipping the university with essential dental supplies to support academic and clinical activities in Karachi. The technical scope includes a comprehensive range of dental materials and instruments as detailed in the bidding documents. The procurement process follows the Single Stage One Envelope Procedure as per SPPRA Rules 2010 (Amended 2019). Bidders are required to submit their bids electronically through the EPADS platform. The tender fee is Rs. 3000 and a bid security of Rs. 350,000 in the form of pay order or demand draft is mandatory. Eligible bidders must be well reputed firms or companies registered with Government Sales Tax, Income Tax, and Sindh Revenue Board as applicable. They should comply with the amended SPPRA rules and must not be under any declaration of ineligibility for corrupt or fraudulent practices. The bidding documents include detailed terms, conditions, technical specifications, and forms necessary for submission. The submission deadline is 15th July 2026 by 12:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled for 16th July 2026 at 12:30 PM. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS, and late bids will be rejected. The procuring agency reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to vary quantities at the time of award. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review all instructions and ensure that the bid security and tender fee are submitted in the correct form and within the stipulated time. Failure to comply with these requirements may lead to disqualification. Also, ensure all documents are complete and signed as per the bid data sheet to avoid rejection on technical grounds.