Procurement of Furniture and Fixtures for Dow Institute of Biological, Biochemical & Pharmaceutical Sciences (IBBPS)

Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi (DUHS) is procuring furniture and fixtures specifically for the Dow Institute of Biological, Biochemical & Pharmaceutical Sciences (IBBPS) located in Karachi. This procurement is under tender reference DUHS/DP/2026/347 with an estimated cost of **PKR 550,000**. The procurement includes a detailed list of furniture items to be delivered and installed within the Ojha Campus of DUHS within 20 days or earlier from the date of contract award. Items being procured: - Reception Counter Ground Floor (1 No.) - Reception Counter First Floor (1 No.) - Wooden Customized Single Bed (50 Nos.) - Bed Side Tables (50 Nos.) - Wooden Office Table Type A (12 Nos.) - Wooden Office Table Type B (6 Nos.) - Wooden Side Racks (14 Nos.) - Rear Side Low Height Rack / Credenza Type A (3 Nos.) - Rear Side Low Height Rack / Credenza Type B (2 Nos.) - Work Stations 2-in-1 with Mobile Unit (26 Nos.) - Wooden Side / Corner Tables Round Top (5 Nos.) - MS Base with Wooden Top Dining Tables for Four Persons (6 Nos.) - Dining Chair Imported Armless (24 Nos.) - Revolving Chair Executive (93 Nos.) - Visitors Chair (26 Nos.) - Two Seat Sofa (5 Nos.) - Three Seat Sofa (2 Nos.) - Lobby Sitting Bench (29 Nos.) - Discussion Table 3'-6" Dia (2 Nos.) - Conference Table Rectangular (1 No.) - Table Tennis Table with Accessories (1 No.) The technical scope includes high-quality furniture made primarily from imported plain MDF sheets veneered with Red Oak, solid wood lippings, and polished finishes. Items such as reception counters include LED strip lighting and mobile units with lockable casters. Beds and tables are designed with detailed joinery and termite-repellent treatment. The furniture must meet DUHS standards and be termite-free for at least 2 years. Delivery and installation will be at the Ojha Campus, Karachi. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be manufacturers or authorized agents with valid factory registration, ISO 9001:2015 certification, and ownership of production facilities and transportation vehicles. Bidders must have relevant past experience with contracts of significant value and demonstrate financial strength with an average annual turnover of at least PKR 55 million over the last three years. Active taxpayer status and compliance with all mandatory documents are required. The bid submission deadline is **11 August 2026 at 11:00 Hrs** via the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS). The original bid security of at least 2% of the estimated cost (PKR 550,000) must be submitted physically to the Procurement Directorate at Central Warehouse, DUHS Ojha Campus, Karachi before the deadline. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 Hrs. A practical tip for bidders: ensure all mandatory documents, including samples and technical compliance certificates, are uploaded correctly on EPADS before the deadline. Partial or incomplete bids will be rejected. Also, prepare for a possible site visit by the procuring agency to verify manufacturing facilities and machinery. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified furniture manufacturers and suppliers to engage with a reputable public sector university in Karachi, with clear technical specifications and a transparent procurement process.