Procurement of Pathology and Forensic Medicine Items for Karachi Metropolitan University

Karachi Metropolitan University, Karachi invites electronic bids for procurement of items for the Departments of Pathology and Forensic Medicine. This tender is categorized under Medical & Surgical Supplies and is open to registered firms with valid FBR, GST, and SRB registrations. Bidders must be on the active tax payer list and meet mandatory financial and technical criteria including audited accounts and minimum five years of experience. The procurement follows the Single Stage-Two Envelopes Procedure under Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (amended). The scope includes supply and installation of medical items as per specifications attached in the bidding documents. Delivery is required within 30 days of contract award at Karachi Metropolitan University, Karachi. The technical bid must include detailed specifications, catalogues, and manufacturer authorization. The bid security is 5% of the quoted bid price, and a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 3,000 is required. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal; manual bids will not be accepted. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories and maintain active FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The bid validity period is 90 days. Performance security of 5% of contract value is mandatory upon award. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids as per SPP Rules. All bids must be accompanied by earnest money and submitted in sealed envelopes marked as Technical and Financial proposals. The submission deadline is on the 26th of March, 2026, with bid opening scheduled at 11:00 AM in the Board Room at the VC Secretariat, KMU Karachi. Tender documents can be downloaded from the official KMU website or Sindh PPRA EPADS portal. The original tender fee and bid security must reach the procuring agency before bid opening. Pro-Tip: Ensure all pages of the bidding documents are signed and stamped by the authorized person. Double-check the bid security format and validity period to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the EPADS registration and submission process well before the deadline to prevent last-minute issues.