Supply and Installation of Dry Battery 12V 100AH UPS Series with Connecting Cables

The Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD) Karachi is procuring Dry Battery 12V 100AH (UPS Series) with connecting cables for its network hospitals across Sindh including Sukkur, Larkana, Nawabshah, TMK, Hyderabad, Sehwan, Mithi, Khairpur, Lyari, and Baldia. This procurement involves supply and installation of Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries using Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology designed for high-power standby applications with a nominal voltage of 12V and capacity of 100Ah. The batteries are intended for integration with 120/160kVA UPS systems requiring 32 to 40 units in series to meet a 384V-480V DC bus. The scope includes supply of batteries, installation at site, and replacement of connecting cables with heavy-duty copper lugs and color coding at no extra cost. The department requires compliance with IEC 60896-21/22, UL 1989, and ISO 9001/14001 standards and offers a comprehensive 3-year warranty. Eligible bidders must be authorized distributors or manufacturers with valid agency certificates, FBR registration with active taxpayer status, NTN, STRN, and professional tax certificates. They should have an average annual turnover of at least PKR 25 million over the last three years and relevant experience supplying similar batteries to hospitals or recognized organizations. The bid security is fixed at PKR 200,000 and performance security at 5% of the awarded amount. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS by 03 July 2026 at 11:00 AM to the Manager Procurement, SICVD Head Office, National Insurance Company Ltd Building, Karachi. The technical bid must include detailed specifications, catalogues, and samples for evaluation. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of original bid security in the specified sealed envelope and to provide complete documentation to avoid disqualification. Strict adherence to the Sindh Public Procurement Rules, 2010 and the single stage one envelope procedure is mandatory. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in electrical works and industrial chemicals to engage with a reputable government health institution in Sindh.