Supply of High-Performance Computing, Network Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Solutions for Dow University of Health Sciences

Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi, invites electronic bids through the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) for high-performance computing (HPC), network infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions. The procurement includes servers, storage, switches, firewalls, security software, licenses and allied items and services. Bids are invited on a C&F basis and/or DDP basis, excluding GST, under the single-stage, two-envelope procedure in accordance with SPP Rule 46(2).

Eligible bidders must be included in the List of Active Taxpayers of FBR/SRB, whichever is applicable. Bidders must register on EPADS at https://sindh.eprocure.gov.pk/#/supplier/registration to submit electronic bids. Bidding documents containing detailed terms and conditions can be viewed or downloaded from https://portalsindh.eprocure.gov.pk/#/ and https://www.duhs.edu.pk/.

The procurement comprises five lots/packages. Lot A has an estimated allocated budget of PKR 140 million and requires bid security of PKR 2,800,000. Lot B has a budget of PKR 85 million and requires PKR 1,700,000 in bid security. Lot C has a budget of PKR 17 million and requires PKR 340,000 in bid security. Lot D has a budget of PKR 55 million and requires PKR 1,100,000 in bid security. Lot E has a budget of PKR 20 million and requires PKR 400,000 in bid security. Bid security must be at least 2% of the estimated tender value for each lot/package.

Bids prepared according to the bidding documents must be submitted through EPADS only by 24 November 2026 at 11:00. Manual bids will not be received. The tender document fee is Rs. 2,000 and is non-refundable. The original tender-fee instrument and prescribed bid security must reach 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, before bid opening on 24 November 2026 at 11:30.

For queries regarding e-bidding, contact the Director Procurement Office at 021-38771111, extension 4433. For EPADS difficulties, bidders may contact the EPADS Helpline at 051-111-137-237 during working days and hours. If a government-announced public holiday or unfavourable circumstances occur, submission and opening will take place on the next working day at the same venue and time. The purchaser reserves the right to reject any or all bids under the relevant provisions of SPP Rules 2010.