Supply of Office Stationery, Printing Materials and 10 Other Categories by DHQ Hospital Astore

DHQ Hospital Astore, operating under the Office of the Medical Superintendent in Gilgit-Baltistan, invites sealed tenders from government-registered firms and suppliers for the procurement and supply of twelve categories of items and services during the financial year 2026-2027. The tender encompasses supply of office stationery, printing materials, miscellaneous items, vehicle and ambulance repairs, furniture and fixture repairs, rations for indoor patients, machinery and equipment repairs, transportation of goods, oxygen gas, ORD store items, LP medicines, and LPG gas for wards. Call deposits range from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 50,000 depending on the category. All tenders must be submitted by 08-08-2026 at 10:30 AM except for LPG gas category which closes on 21-10-2026, with openings scheduled for 12:30 PM on the same dates in the presence of contractors or authorized representatives at the hospital premises.

Prospective contractors must possess complete setup including general store, stationery shop and medical setup at Eidgah Astore. Bid security in favor of the Medical Superintendent must be attached with scheduled bank details as specified for each category. Bidders are required to submit separate tenders for each category with clear category name mentioned in bold letters. All taxes must be borne by the firm, and conditional or incomplete tenders will not be accepted. Experience of at least three years in the relevant field must be documented with bidding materials.

Complete bidding documents and detailed item lists may be obtained from the undersigned office on or before the closing dates. Tenders will be evaluated based on prevailing market rates for items not included in the prescribed form at the time of supply and delivery. The Medical Superintendent reserves the right to accept or reject any tender as per PPRA guidelines and relevant procurement instructions. Rates quoted in tender documents shall remain firm for the entire financial year 2026-27.

This is a multi-category tender for routine hospital supplies and services covering twelve distinct procurement lines from office supplies through medicines and fuel. The tender is fragmented into separate lots with varying deposit thresholds, allowing SMEs to bid selectively rather than as a single package. Most items close 08-08-2026 with a single exception (LPG, 21-10-2026), suggesting staggered procurement. The requirement for physical presence at Eidgah Astore and three years' documented experience indicates the hospital seeks established local or regional suppliers with operational infrastructure.

Who can bid: Bidders must be government-registered firms or suppliers. Three years' experience in relevant field must be documented. Bidders must have complete setup including general store, stationery shop and medical setup at Eidgah Astore. Bid security in specified amount per category required. Typically, suppliers should hold NTN and relevant business registration.