Purchase of Scientific Equipment for ICCBS Karachi

This tender invites qualified suppliers to provide advanced scientific equipment for the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) located in Karachi. The procurement includes items such as Thermal Mixers, Qubit Fluorometers, Biosafety Cabinets Class II, ELISA MicroPlate Photometers, and PC Workstations, all essential for enhancing laboratory capabilities in molecular biology and chemical research. The equipment must meet detailed technical specifications including temperature control, fluorescence detection, airflow safety standards, and computing power. The delivery location is ICCBS Karachi, with a strict delivery timeline of five weeks from contract award. The procurement demands high precision and compliance with international standards to support cutting-edge research activities. Bidders should ensure they hold valid PEC registration and are compliant with FBR/ATL requirements for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender requires submission of a detailed comparative statement aligning each specification with the quoted product. Bid security of 2% and performance guarantee of 5% of the purchase order value are mandatory. The procurement follows the Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (updated 2019). The submission deadline is set for 14-April-2026 at 11:30 A.M., with bid opening at 12:00 P.M. Bids must be submitted through the EPADS online portal and a physical copy of the bid security pay order must be delivered to the Purchase Department at ICCBS, University of Karachi. The address for submission is the Purchase Office, H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, ICCBS, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes the original Bid Security Pay Order and a fully completed tender summary sheet as missing documents are a common cause for rejection. Also, carefully prepare the comparative statement to explicitly state compliance or deviations for each item to avoid disqualification.