Supply and Installation of Satellite Phones for Directorate of Fisheries Sindh Marine Karachi

This tender invites suppliers to provide Satellite Phones for the Directorate of Fisheries Sindh Marine in Karachi under the 2025-26 regular budget. The procurement focuses on marine-grade satellite communication devices designed to ensure reliable voice and messaging connectivity across the Sindh coast, supporting critical maritime operations. The equipment must meet stringent specifications including IP67 ingress protection, extended operating temperature range, integrated GPS for emergency location sharing, and dedicated SOS features linked to a 24/7 monitoring center. The devices will be installed on fishing boats to enhance communication and safety during extended sea trips. The procurement requires bidders to be registered with Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Sindh Revenue Board, demonstrating financial strength with a minimum annual turnover of PKR 200 million. Technical capacity includes experience in marine water field installations and maintenance of communication equipment. Bidders must submit separate technical and financial proposals under the single stage two envelope procedure, ensuring compliance with Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (Amended 2019). The tender emphasizes the importance of submitting samples and detailed product specifications for technical scrutiny. Bidders should ensure their PEC registration and FBR/ATL status are current and valid for the 2025-26 financial year. The tender requires a 2.5% bid security in the form of a pay order or bank draft, valid for 60 days beyond bid validity. Compliance with all government taxes and duties is mandatory, and rates must remain valid until June 30, 2026. Blacklisted or defaulter firms are disqualified from participation. The submission deadline is set for 10:00 a.m. on 20th April 2026, with bid opening scheduled at 12:00 noon the same day via the EPADS Portal System. Physical submissions must be addressed to the Director Fisheries Sindh Marine at Pakistan Secretariat, Block 45-A, Saddar, Karachi. Bidders are advised to carefully review the tender documents and ensure all eligibility and technical requirements are met. Pro-Tip: Make sure to prepare your Technical Bid with complete specification sheets and samples as incomplete submissions will be rejected. Also, verify the validity of your Bid Security and ensure it covers the full required period to avoid disqualification.