Purchase of Scientific Equipment by 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 the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) for the purchase of scientific equipment. The equipment is required for the project entitled “Up-gradation/Operation of CPQL and FPTRL at the Department of Plant Protection, Karachi by HEJRIC, ICCBS”. This is the second invitation under Tender Notice No. ICCBS-HEJ-PRF-17982-101126. Procurement will be on an FOR basis using the single-stage, one-envelope procedure.

Eligible participants are EPADS vendors and suppliers registered with the Sindh Revenue Board and the income tax department, where applicable. Bidders must submit their signed and stamped bidding documents, together with earnest money, through EPADS according to the tender schedule.

Bidding documents will be available from 26 October 2026 until 9 November 2026. They can be obtained or downloaded from EPADS at www.portalsindh.eprocure.gov.pk or the ICCBS website at www.iccs.edu. The non-refundable tender fee is Rs. 1,000 and must be deposited into United Bank Limited Account No. 1146-291497301, entitled “International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences Tender Account”. The original deposit slip or online deposit receipt must accompany the bid.

Earnest money equivalent to 2% of the estimated bid value must be furnished as a pay order in favour of the “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 bid submission deadline. Any alternate bid or option must be accompanied by a separate pay order for earnest money.

Bids must be submitted through EPADS by 11:30 a.m. on 10 November 2026. Tender opening will take place through EPADS at 12:00 noon on the same day. The procuring agency may reject all or any bid subject to the relevant provisions 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.