Supply of Steel Racks for HRD Record Room at SBP Karachi

This tender invites bids for the supply of steel racks for the HRD Record Room at SBP Banking Services Corporation in Karachi, Sindh. The procurement falls under the Furniture & Furnishings category and is managed by the SBP Banking Services Corporation. The delivery is scheduled within 90 days from the date of Notification of Award, with a warranty period of two years. The steel racks must meet detailed technical specifications including size, material quality, powder coating, and load-bearing capacity, ensuring durability and compliance with SBP standards. The project requires 50 steel racks, each measuring 8 feet by 3 feet by 2 feet with six levels. The racks must be constructed from deluxe grade imported materials with galvanized nuts, bolts, and washers. The powder-coated finish must be oven baked with a light gray color scheme or as approved by the Bank. The supplier must provide a sample rack within two weeks of final evaluation for approval. The supplier must also hold valid ISO 9001:2015 certification and demonstrate experience supplying similar custom-made steel racks to at least three customers in Pakistan over the last five years. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC category requirements and must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the financial year 2025-26. The bid security amount is PKR 54,000, and the performance guarantee is 10% of the contract price. The procurement follows the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) for electronic bidding. The submission deadline is on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day at the General Services Department, 3rd Floor, BSC House, I.I Chundrigar Road, Karachi. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS only; manual bids will not be accepted. The physical address for correspondence is SBP Banking Services Corporation, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Make sure to upload the scanned copy of the Bid Security on EPADS and submit the original bid security to the procuring agency before the closing time. Also, carefully review the technical specifications and provide the sample rack within the stipulated time to avoid disqualification. Checking the newspaper ad for any specific stamp duty or bid submission nuances is advisable to ensure full compliance.