Procurement of Smart Library Solution for Central Library at Jinnah Sindh Medical University Karachi

This tender invites bids for the procurement of a comprehensive Smart Library Solution for the Central Library at Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi. The procurement falls under IT & Office Equipment and Electronics & Appliances categories, reflecting the advanced technological nature of the RFID-based library management system required by the university. The department, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, seeks to enhance its library infrastructure with RFID workstations, security gates, and RFID tags to improve security, tracking, and management of library materials. The scope includes supply and installation of RFID workstations with shielded reading areas, RFID security gates operating on HF RFID technology, and RFID tags suitable for library materials. The solution must support multiple simultaneous tag readings, integration with library management systems, and provide features like bi-directional people counting and alarm indications. The equipment must comply with international RF and safety standards and be suitable for continuous operation in a library environment. The delivery location is the Central Library at JSMU, Karachi, with a delivery timeline of 45 days post contract signing. Bidders must comply with the latest SPPRA rules (2010 Amended 2025) and provide bid security of 5% of the total bid amount. The tender requires bidders to have relevant experience with smart library solutions, valid tax registration, and a minimum turnover of PKR 20 million over the last five years. The firm must have an office or branch in Karachi and be an authorized distributor or partner of the RFID solution brand. Compliance with PEC categories and active FBR/ATL status is essential for eligibility. The submission deadline is set for the end of January 2026, with bids to be submitted exclusively through the EPADs online portal. The technical and financial bids will be evaluated on a single-stage, one-envelope basis. The physical address for correspondence is the Procurement Department, 6th Floor New Building, JSMU, Rafiqui H.J. Shaheed Road, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure all bid documents are signed and stamped on each page and that the bid security is valid for at least 30 days beyond the bid validity period. Also, verify the inclusion of the 0.35% stamp duty as per Sindh government notification to avoid disqualification.