Procurement of Furniture and Fixtures for Construction of Seminar Hall at Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi

Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi is procuring furniture and fixtures specifically for the construction of a seminar hall at its Ojha Campus in Karachi. This procurement includes a wide range of items such as modular workstations, seminar hall officer tables, officer tables with side racks, restroom area tables, side tables, linear workstations for support staff, single beds with mattresses, bedside tables, reception counters, and various types of chairs including low back revolving chairs, office staff high back chairs, visitor chairs, seminar chairs with fixed bases, and single seat sofas. The technical scope requires high-quality commercial grade MDF boards with imported laminate finishes, durable powder-coated MS frames, ergonomic designs, and features like cable management grommets, locking mechanisms, and smooth ball-bearing slides. The furniture must be termite-free with a warranty of at least 3 to 5 years depending on the item. The supplier must ensure complete installation including all accessories and fittings. The delivery and installation are to be completed within 60 days or earlier at the Ojha Campus. Eligibility criteria are stringent. Bidders must be manufacturers or authorized sole agents with valid factory registration and ISO 9001:2015 certification. The manufacturing facility must cover at least 20,000 square feet and be owned by the bidder. Ownership of transportation vehicles is mandatory. Bidders must be registered with the Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority's EPADS system and appear on the FBR/SRB Active Taxpayer List. Past experience requires at least one contract of PKR 118 million or two contracts totaling PKR 73 million in the last five years. Financial strength demands an average annual turnover of no less than PKR 100 million over the last five financial years. The tender was published on 13 May 2026, with a submission deadline of 16 June 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal. The original bid security and tender fee must reach the Procurement Directorate at the Central Warehouse, Dow University of Health Sciences (Ojha Campus), Karachi before the deadline. The bid opening will occur on the same day at 11:30 AM at the same venue. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all mandatory documents, including product samples, technical bids, manufacturer authorization, and financial documents, are complete and uploaded on EPADS before the deadline. Partial or incomplete bids or those lacking bid security will be rejected. Early preparation and verification of all documents will help avoid disqualification and ensure compliance with the detailed technical and administrative requirements.