Procurement of Items for Department of Pharmacology at Karachi Metropolitan University

This tender invites bids for the procurement of items required by the Department of Pharmacology at Karachi Metropolitan University, Karachi. The procurement falls under Medical & Surgical Supplies and is managed by the Karachi Metropolitan University. Bidders must be registered with FBR, GST, and SRB and appear on the active tax payer list. The bidding process follows the Single Stage-Two Envelopes Procedure as per Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (amended). The scope includes supply and delivery of specified items within 30 days of contract award, with detailed technical specifications and quantities provided in the bidding documents. The procurement requires bidders to submit electronic bids through the EPADS portal only; manual bids will not be accepted. A non-refundable tender fee of PKR 3,000 and a bid security of 5% of the quoted bid price must be submitted in original form before the bid submission deadline. The bids will be opened on the same day as submission at the Karachi Metropolitan University Board Room. The evaluation will be based on combined technical and financial scores, with a minimum technical qualification threshold of 70%. Bidders must provide audited financial reports, valid registrations, and an affidavit confirming no blacklisting or litigation. 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 the contract price is required upon award. The contract includes warranty and liquidated damages clauses, with a 0.1% per day penalty for late delivery up to 10% of contract value. All bids must be signed, stamped, and submitted in sealed envelopes marked as Technical and Financial Proposals. The submission deadline is **26 March 2026**, with bid opening at **11:30 AM**. The physical address for submission and opening is the Board Room at the Vice Chancellor Secretariat, Karachi Metropolitan University, Karachi. Bidders are advised to carefully review all bidding documents and ensure completeness to avoid rejection. Pro-Tip: Make sure to register early on the EPADS portal and submit the original tender fee and bid security instruments before the deadline. Also, double-check the bid documents for completeness and signatures, as incomplete or conditional bids will be rejected outright.