Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences at the University of Karachi, operating through the Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, invites sealed tenders from EPADS registered vendors and suppliers for the purchase or import of one Liquid Nitrogen Dewar (Vacuumed Vessel) with a minimum capacity of 240 liters. The total estimated cost is above 5.0 million Pakistani rupees, and the procurement is positioned in Karachi, Sindh. This is the third call for this tender, indicating previous unsuccessful attempts to secure bids. Bidders must quote on both Cost & Freight (C&F) and Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) bases on a single-stage, one-envelope procedure. The dewar must meet stringent technical specifications including DOT 4L compliance, high-grade stainless steel construction (minimum 304 grade), high vacuum insulation between 10^-3 and 10^-5 mbar, evaporation rates of 2% per day or less, pressurize dispensing capability, and inclusion of a 12-foot decanting hose. A two-year guarantee is mandatory.
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A specialized equipment import tender for a single high-specification liquid nitrogen storage dewar above 5 million PKR.
The third reissue suggests prior bidders may not have met technical or commercial requirements; suppliers must ensure full compliance with DOT 4L and vacuum specifications. Tender is fixed-price, delivery-inclusive, with a two-year warranty obligation. This is a one-off procurement, not recurring. Registration with EPADS and Sindh Revenue Board is mandatory; foreign suppliers require import clearance.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with EPADS (E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System) and the Sindh Revenue Board. Vendors must hold relevant import licenses if proposing foreign sourcing. Typically, suppliers of specialized cryogenic equipment should possess technical certifications or agency status for DOT 4L-compliant vessels. No PEC category applies as this is equipment procurement, not construction.