Supply of Branded Items for State Life Principal Office Karachi

This tender invites bids for the supply of premium branded items for various divisions and departments of the State Life Insurance Corporation's Principal Office in Karachi. The procurement includes official SLIC and Pakistan flags, premium quality crockery such as large plates, quarter plates, glasses, teacups, mugs, coasters, shields, gift boxes, and leather tissue boxes. All items must match or exceed the approved sample quality, which bidders are required to physically inspect at the Central Procurement Division before submitting their bids through the EPADS system. The scope demands high-quality branded furnishing items delivered to the State Life Building on Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi. The procurement process follows a two-stage evaluation: technical bids are assessed first based on sample quality, bidder experience, financial capability, and client base, followed by financial bid opening for technically qualified bidders. Delivery is expected within three weeks of purchase order issuance, with penalties for late delivery. The tender emphasizes compliance with government tax regulations and requires a bid security of PKR 50,000 in pay order form. Bidders should ensure they meet PEC category requirements and maintain valid FBR/ATL status for the 2025-26 financial year. The tender document advises submitting all required documents and samples to avoid disqualification. Performance guarantees and after-sales service obligations are clearly outlined, with forfeiture clauses for non-compliance or late delivery. The submission deadline is set for 28-04-2026 at 11:00 AM, with technical bids opening at 11:30 AM on the same day. Bidders must submit their pay orders physically to the Central Procurement Division located on the 5th Floor, State Life Building #09, Karachi. All bids must be uploaded via the EPADS system, and participation in the pre-bid meeting on 20-04-2026 at 11:00 AM is strongly recommended for sample verification. Pro-Tip: Make sure to attend the pre-bid meeting to physically verify sample items and clarify specifications. Missing this step often leads to technical bid rejection due to sample mismatches or quality issues. Also, ensure timely submission of the bid security pay order to avoid disqualification.