Procurement of Cochlear Implants for Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi

Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi invites electronic bids for the procurement of cochlear implants through the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS). Manufacturers and their authorized agents or distributors are eligible to participate. Bidders must be registered and appear on the Active Taxpayers List of FBR/SRB for income tax and GST/SST, whichever is applicable. The procurement will follow the single-stage, two-envelope procedure under SPP Rule 46(2).

Bidding documents containing detailed terms and conditions can be viewed or downloaded from https://portalsindh.eprocure.gov.pk/#/ or https://duhs.edu.pk. Interested bidders must register on EPADS at https://sindh.eprocure.gov.pk/#/supplier/registration to submit their electronic bids. Bids must be prepared according to the instructions in the bidding documents and submitted through EPADS only. Manual bids will not be received or entertained.

The deadline for electronic bid submission is 24 November 2026 at 11:00. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30. The non-refundable tender fee is PKR 2,000. Bid security must be not less than 2% of the estimated tender value, with the required security stated as PKR 290,000. Original instruments for the tender fee and bid security must reach the procuring agency before the electronic bid submission deadline.

The procuring agency's address for delivery of these original instruments is the Procurement Directorate at Central Warehouse, Dow University of Health Sciences, Ojha Campus, SUPARCO Road, off Main University Road, Gulzar-e-Hijri, Scheme No. 33, Karachi.

For queries regarding electronic bidding, contact the Director Procurement Office at 021-38771111, extension 4433. Prospective bidders encountering difficulties may also contact the EPADS Helpline at 051-111-137-237 during working days and hours.

If the government announces a public holiday or unfavorable circumstances arise, submission and opening will take place on the next working day at the same venue and times. The purchaser reserves the right to reject any or all bids under the relevant provisions of the amended SPP Rules 2010.