Procurement of Janitorial, Crockery, Kitchen, Electrical and Hardware Items for Karachi

The Health Department, Government of Sindh, Karachi, is procuring a comprehensive range of janitorial, crockery, kitchen, electrical, and hardware items for the fiscal year 2024-25. This procurement is specifically for Karachi and involves multiple categories of goods including cleaning supplies, kitchenware, electrical equipment, and hardware items. The procurement is managed by the Health Department at the Women Resource Centre, Kalapul, behind Naval Heights, Karachi Cantonment. The technical scope covers a wide variety of items such as hand wash refills, tissue papers, mops, dustbins, floor cleaners, insect repellents, crockery sets, tea bags, coffee, extension boards, LED bulbs, USB drives, and more. The delivery schedule requires supplies to be delivered within 3 to 10 working days upon issuance of purchase orders. Bidders must ensure the quality and durability of items as specified, including brand equivalence and compliance with the technical specifications. Eligible bidders must be registered with the relevant tax authorities including FBR and SRB, and must provide all mandatory documents such as bid security, tax certificates, company profile, and bank statements for the last three years. The bid security is 2% of the total bid cost, and performance security of 5% will be required upon award. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS system by April 21, 2025, 10:30 a.m., with bid opening at 11:00 a.m. on the same day at the Women Resource Centre, Karachi. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid with a detailed table of contents and proper page numbering, ensuring all required documents are included and signed by a senior executive. This will help avoid disqualification due to incomplete submissions. Also, bidders should quote their best and final prices as no negotiations will be entertained. Compliance with the delivery timelines and quality standards is critical for contract performance and future opportunities. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers experienced in janitorial and related supplies to engage with a major government department in Sindh, with clear guidelines and a transparent procurement process.