15 Supply and Service Heads for District Health Officer Astore, GB

The Office of the District Health Officer Astore invites sealed tenders for the purchase of fifteen supply and service heads during the financial year 2026-27. The tender notice reference NO.3504/DHO/Med/Store/16 was issued on 22 July 2026 and covers procurement of diverse items including transport repair, ordinance store supplies, machinery and equipment, uniforms and protective clothing, printing and publication services, stationery, transportation of goods, postage and telegraph services, liquefied petroleum gas, oxygen cylinders, minor repair of health facilities, local purchase of medicines, and purchase and repair of furniture and fixtures. The estimated tender values range from Rs 5,000 to Rs 50,000 across individual heads, with total procurement scope spanning operational and maintenance requirements for the district health system in Astore, Gilgit-Baltistan. Bidders are invited to participate in a competitive sealed bidding process with submission on 6 August 2026.

Only registered firms are permitted to participate in this tender. Bidders must submit original affidavits confirming no blacklisting or court cases against their firm or company. Call deposits (bid security) are required for each tender head, ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 50,000 as specified. All required documents must be attested, and bidders seeking to supply medicines must possess valid medical licenses. The authority reserves the right to reject any bid in case of extreme high or extreme low rates deemed irrational. Bidders will be required to provide items missed from comparative statements at 10 percent above market rate.

Bid documents must be obtained from the District Health Officer's office in Astore. Sealed tenders must be submitted by 6 August 2026 at 11:00 AM, with opening scheduled for the same date at 11:30 AM. In case of local holiday, the bidding process will be held on the next working day at the same time and venue. Tender copy purchased as per schedule is non-refundable. The tender invitation is also available on the PPRA website. Bidders with bad working reputation will not be entertained, and in case of payment delays, the contractor's supply of required items will not be stopped. Contact the District Health Officer Astore for further information regarding the procurement process.

This is a multi-head procurement covering 15 distinct service and supply categories for a district health office in Astore. Individual contract values are modest (Rs 5,000–Rs 50,000 per head), suggesting fragmented opportunities rather than a single large contract. The tight closing date (6 August 2026) and same-day opening indicate rapid execution. Notably, this is for FY 2026-27, implying recurring or annual procurement cycles; suppliers succeeding here may secure follow-on work. The requirement for attested documents, affidavits of integrity, and medical licences (for pharma items) adds compliance overhead. Bidders should note that missed items will be sourced at 110% of market rate, meaning competitive pricing is essential to win.

Who can bid: Only registered firms may bid. Bidders must submit original affidavits proving no blacklisting or court litigation. For medicine supply (head 13), a valid medical licence is mandatory. Typically for government health procurement in Pakistan, suppliers must also have valid NTN and GST registration with the Federal Board of Revenue, though the notice does not explicitly state this.