Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, Training of Network Equipment at SMIU Karachi

Sindh Madressatul Islam University Karachi is inviting bids for the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and training of network equipment at its main campus located on Aiwan-e-Tijarat Road, Karachi. This procurement is managed by the IT Procurement Committee of the university and requires firms to have at least 5 years of relevant experience. The tender process is conducted electronically through the E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS). Items being procured: - Network Equipment (specific items not detailed in notice) The scope includes turnkey solutions covering supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and training related to the network equipment. Bidders must prepare their bids in accordance with the instructions provided in the bidding documents and submit them via EPADS by the deadline. The technical bids will be opened on the same day at 03:00 pm in the conference room No. 2 at SMIU Karachi. Financial bids of technically qualified firms will be opened later and communicated accordingly. Eligibility criteria include registration on EPADS, submission of bid security at 2% of the bid price, and tender fee of Rs. 5,000. Firms must be registered with FBR and have relevant experience. Partial or incomplete bids or those without earnest money will not be considered. The bid validity period is 90 days. The tender fee and earnest money must be submitted physically in the form of Call Deposit, Pay Order, Demand Draft, or Bank Guarantee issued by any scheduled bank of Pakistan in favor of Sindh Madressatul Islam University Karachi. The sealed envelope must reach the procuring agency before the deadline. The closing date for submission is Wednesday, 22nd July 2026 by 02:30 pm. Bidders are advised to ensure timely registration on EPADS and to carefully follow the submission instructions to avoid disqualification. Attending the technical bid opening session is recommended for transparency and to clarify any queries. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on the EPADS portal and verify all bid security and tender fee instruments are correctly prepared and submitted to avoid last-minute issues that could lead to rejection.