What medicine tenders cover
Because medicines are regulated, eligibility is stricter than for general supplies: products must be registered, suppliers must be licensed to sell drugs, and quality documents are checked before price.
- Tablets, capsules, syrups and injections
- Antibiotics and essential medicine lists
- IV fluids and infusions
- Surgical disposables and consumables
- Local purchase of medicines not on the main contract
Who issues them
Provincial health departments and their central procurement arms, district health authorities, teaching and district hospitals, the medical services of the armed forces and police, social security institutions, and hospitals run by state-owned enterprises such as power, gas and railways.
Rules and procedure
Public buyers follow the federal or provincial procurement rules that apply to them. Medicine tenders commonly use a two-envelope procedure where the technical evaluation checks registration, manufacturing standards and past supply before prices are compared. Framework contracts fix prices for a period, and hospitals then place orders against them.
How to bid
- Hold a valid drug sale (wholesale/distribution) licence from the provincial authority.
- Make sure each quoted product is registered with the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP).
- Collect the manufacturer's documents: GMP certificate, authorisation letter and product registration.
- Quote item by item against the buyer's list and specifications.
- Submit with bid security before the deadline; be ready for sample and quality checks.
Documents you will usually need
- Drug sale / distribution licence
- DRAP product registration for each item
- Manufacturer's GMP certificate
- Manufacturer's authorisation letter to the bidder
- NTN, active taxpayer status and sales tax registration
- Non-blacklisting affidavit
Tips from the notices we track
- Technical rejection is the most common reason medicine bids fail — check every document against the list.
- Watch shelf-life requirements; many buyers ask for a minimum remaining life on delivery.
- Framework contracts reward reliable supply over the whole year, not only the lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
Who buys medicines through tenders in Pakistan?
Provincial health departments, district health authorities, public hospitals, armed-forces and police medical services, social security institutions and hospitals of state-owned companies.
What licence do I need to bid on medicine tenders?
A valid drug sale or distribution licence, and each product you quote must be registered with DRAP. Buyers also ask for the manufacturer's GMP certificate and authorisation.
What is a medicine framework contract?
A contract that fixes prices for a list of medicines for a period, usually a year. Hospitals then order against it as needed.
Where are medicine tenders published?
On e-PADS and provincial procurement portals, in newspapers, and on hospital and health department websites. PakistanTender gathers them daily.