Purchase of Workstation with Accessories for Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, University of Karachi

The Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, invites bids for the purchase of a high-performance workstation with accessories. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the research capabilities of the center with state-of-the-art computing equipment. Items being procured: - Workstation Processor Dell PowerEdge R740 2.5" 8-Bay with Dual Intel Xeon Gold 20 Core Processors (Total 40 Cores) - 512GB DDR4 ECC Registered RAM (using 16x 32GB or 8x 64GB modules) - 2x 400GB 2.5in SSD - 2x 1.92TB 2.5in SSD - PERC H730p RAID Controller - 4-Port 1G NIC - 2-Port Dual 750W Redundant Power Supply or Equivalent Specification - Accessories including Hp or Dell View Sonic VA24G1-H 24" Full HD Monitor or Equivalent - A4Tech Keyboard or Equivalent - A4Tech Mouse or Equivalent - One-year warranty on all items The technical scope includes delivery and installation of the workstation at the center's premises in Karachi. The equipment must meet the specified configuration or an equivalent specification to ensure optimal performance for molecular medicine research. Eligibility criteria require bidders to have a complete company profile, valid tax registration, a minimum annual turnover at least equal to the bid amount for the last three years, and three years of relevant experience. A bid security of 2% of the bid value is mandatory, and bids must remain valid for 90 days. Performance security of 5% of the purchase order value will be required from the successful bidder. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked and delivered to the procuring agency by 12:00 PM on 3rd November 2026. Late bids will be rejected. The procurement will follow the Single Stage One Envelope procedure as per SPP Rules 2010 (updated 2013). A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all bid documents, including the mandatory summary sheet and bid security, are complete and properly signed to avoid disqualification. Attention to detail in the bid submission will enhance chances of success. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in high-end computing equipment to contribute to cutting-edge research at a premier Pakistani institution.