Procurement of Papers, Stationary, General & IT Consumables, Printing Material, IT Hardware & Network Items

Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, is procuring a comprehensive range of items including papers, stationary, general and IT consumables, printing materials, IT hardware, and network items on a rate contract basis. This procurement is aimed at fulfilling the diverse operational needs of the university's various departments and campuses, specifically at the Ojha Campus in Karachi. The technical scope covers a wide variety of products such as A4 and F4 papers, duplicating papers, antiseptic liquids, batteries, cleaning supplies, stationery items like files, staplers, and pens, as well as IT consumables including printer toners, cables, keyboards, mice, and network equipment. The procurement also includes printing materials like NCR papers, prescription pads, and various forms used across hospital and administrative departments. The scale of this procurement is significant, with quantities ranging from hundreds to thousands of units, reflecting the university's extensive requirements. Eligible bidders must be manufacturers or authorized agents/distributors registered with the Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority's EPADS system. They must be on the Active Taxpayers List of FBR/SRB and demonstrate financial strength with an average annual turnover of at least PKR 2.5 million over the last three financial years. Experience certificates and compliance with mandatory technical specifications are required. Joint ventures or consortium bids are not accepted. The tender was published on 13 May 2026, with bids closing on 16 June 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal. The original bid security and tender fee must be delivered to the Procurement Directorate at the Central Warehouse, Dow University of Health Sciences (Ojha Campus), Karachi before the deadline. The bid opening will occur the same day at 11:30 AM at the same location. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all mandatory documents, including samples or brochures for consumable items, are submitted timely and in the prescribed format on EPADS. Failure to comply with these requirements may lead to disqualification. Attention to detail in the technical bid and adherence to the bid validity period of 90 days will enhance the chances of success in this competitive procurement.