Supply, Installation, and Configuration of IT Equipment for LEJNSIC at ICCBS Karachi

This tender invites qualified suppliers to provide and install advanced IT equipment at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences in Karachi. The procurement includes high-performance desktop computers, Cisco network switches, enterprise-grade servers, and SSD hard disks, all intended to upgrade the Latif Ebrahim Jamal National Science Information Center (LEJNSIC). The project focuses on seamless integration with existing Cisco infrastructure and requires onsite commissioning and configuration. The scope covers supply and installation of Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series switches with PoE+ capabilities, 60 desktop computers equipped with Intel Core Ultra 7 processors and Windows 11 Pro, a high-availability 2U rack server with Intel Xeon processors, and 50 SSDs for storage enhancement. The equipment must meet international certifications and come with a minimum three-year principal warranty. The site is located at ICCBS Karachi, demanding careful coordination for delivery and setup within five weeks of contract award. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC registration and maintain valid FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender requires submission of company profiles, technical compliance sheets, price quotations inclusive of all taxes, warranty details, and proof of similar volume projects. Earnest Money of 2% and a performance guarantee of 5% of the purchase order value are mandatory. Only direct principal warranties from OEMs with local support presence will be accepted. The submission deadline is set for 27th January 2026 at 11:30 A.M., with bid opening at 12:00 P.M. Bids must be submitted through the EPADS online portal. The physical address for correspondence is the Purchase Office, H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully prepare the mandatory summary sheet and attach it with your bid documents, as failure to do so will lead to outright rejection. Also, verify the MFA and principal warranty letters to avoid disqualification during technical evaluation.