Purchase of Scientific Equipment for International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi

The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, invites sealed tenders through EPADS for the purchase of scientific equipment on an FOR basis. The notice names the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicines & Drug Research. The procurement will follow the single-stage, one-envelope procedure. Eligible EPADS vendors and suppliers must be registered with the Sindh Revenue Board and the income tax department, where applicable.

Bidding documents will be issued from 9 November 2026 until 23 November 2026. They can be obtained or downloaded through EPADS at www.portalsindh.eprocure.gov.pk or through the ICCBS website at www.iccs.edu. Signed and stamped bidding documents, together with earnest money, must be submitted through EPADS by 11:30 a.m. on 24 November 2026. Tender opening will take place through EPADS at 12:00 noon on the same date.

The tender document fee is Rs. 1,000 and is non-refundable. It must be deposited in United Bank Limited account number 1146-291497301, titled International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences Tender Account. The original deposit slip or online deposit receipt must be submitted along with the bid.

Earnest money equivalent to 2% of the estimated bid value must be submitted in the form of a pay order in favour of International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences Tender Account at the ICCBS Purchase Office. The original bid security pay order must reach the Purchase Department, ICCBS, before the deadline for submission of bids. An alternate bid or option must be accompanied by a separate pay order for earnest money.

The procuring agency may reject all or any bid subject to the relevant provision of SPP Rule No. 25.

For information and details, contact the Purchase & Store Department, ICCBS, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270. Telephone numbers are 111-222-292, extensions 159, 109 and 108, and 02134819011. Email enquiries may be sent to tenders@iccs.edu or store.iccs@hotmail.com. The notice is issued by the Director, ICCBS.