Supply of Temperature Gauges for Karachi

This tender invites suppliers to provide 28 units of temperature gauges required in Karachi under strict technical specifications. The procurement focuses on brand new, unused temperature gauges only; refurbished or reconditioned items will not be accepted. Bidders must quote firm C&F Karachi prices by sea shipment, including FOB cost up to port and freight separately. The delivery timeline is within 14 weeks after the operative letter of credit is received. The scope demands compliance with detailed technical specifications attached as Appendix D. Bidders should be aware of the requirement to submit bid securing declarations and performance/warranty bonds within specified timelines. The procurement process includes evaluation on item-wise basis, with emphasis on price reasonability and compliance with sales tax withholding rules. Local agents and suppliers must provide valid NTN, sales tax registration, and import registration details. Participants should ensure their PEC registration category aligns with the tender requirements and verify their FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status for the fiscal year 2025-26. Non-compliance with these criteria may lead to disqualification. The tender also advises bidders to adhere to the contractor's HSE manual and sales tax withholding procedures. The submission deadline is set for 23:59:59 on the closing date, with bids to be delivered to the procuring agency's office in Karachi. Technical and financial bids must be submitted as per instructions, with no opportunity for withdrawal or additional offers after submission. The opening of bids will follow immediately after the closing time. Pro-Tip: Make sure to quote prices on a Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU) basis if possible, as this includes all applicable taxes and duties separately, avoiding lump sum ambiguities. Also, carefully review the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty or bid security requirements that are often overlooked.