Supply Installation and Configuration of IT and Audiovisual Equipment for LEJNSIC Karachi

The H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry at the University of Karachi is procuring a comprehensive suite of IT and audiovisual equipment for the Latif Ebrahim Jamal National Science Information Center (LEJNSIC) located in Karachi. This procurement includes supply, installation, and configuration of high-performance infrastructure intended for academic and administrative use. The technical scope covers a variety of equipment such as multimedia projectors, rackmount keyboards with KVM switches, mixer power amplifiers, column speakers, microphone cables, analog mixers, gooseneck microphones, audio interface cards, wireless access points compatible with existing infrastructure, passive networking components, and professional-grade laptops with specified configurations. All items require onsite commissioning, installation, and configuration with a minimum one-year warranty covering hardware and performance issues. Eligible bidders must provide a complete company profile, valid tax registrations, past experience in similar projects, and demonstrate a minimum annual turnover equal to the bid amount for the last three financial years. Additionally, bidders must submit technical compliance sheets, price quotations inclusive of all taxes, warranty and support details, and at least two verifiable references. Earnest Money in the form of a bid security amounting to 2% of the bid is mandatory. The deadline for bid submission is 23rd June 2026 at 11:30 A.M. through the EPADS system, with bid opening scheduled at 12:00 P.M. on the same day. Bidders must submit a copy of their bid along with the original bid security pay order to the Purchase Department at ICCBS. Delivery is expected within five weeks from the date of contract award. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that all bid documents, including the mandatory summary sheet, are completely and accurately filled out to avoid disqualification. Also, timely submission through EPADS and physical delivery of the original bid security are critical to meet the tender requirements and avoid rejection.