Supply and Installation of Equipment and Machinery for Materials Resource Center and Additive Manufacturing at PCSIR Karachi

The Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR) invites bids for the supply and installation of advanced equipment and machinery under the PSDP project titled Establishment of Materials Resource Center and Development of Additive Manufacturing & Reverse Engineering Center. This procurement is specifically for PCSIR Laboratories Complete Complex located in Karachi. The scope includes delivery and installation of specialized machinery essential for additive manufacturing and reverse engineering processes, aimed at enhancing research and industrial capabilities. Eligible bidders must be well reputed and registered manufacturers, sole agents, authorized dealers, suppliers, or government contractors. They must hold valid registration with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and be active taxpayers on the FBR list. The tender requires earnest money deposits of PKR 7,000,000 for Package-I and PKR 8,000,000 for Package-II, payable to the Project Director (MRC&AMRE). Bidders should ensure compliance with all technical specifications and submit their bids electronically via the EPADS platform before the deadline. The last date for submission is 10th June 2025 by 11:00 hours, with electronic bid opening scheduled half an hour later. The tender documents, including detailed terms, conditions, and specifications, are available on the official EPADS website. Interested parties should carefully review the requirements and prepare their technical and financial bids accordingly. A practical tip for bidders is to thoroughly verify their FBR active taxpayer status and ensure all required documents, including earnest money instruments, are correctly prepared and submitted electronically. Manual bids will not be accepted, so familiarity with the EPADS system is crucial to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge scientific facility in Karachi under the auspices of PCSIR.