Therapeutic Goods and Pharmaceuticals (Dental Items) by Pakistan Ordnance Factories

Pakistan Ordnance Factories invites sealed quotations for the supply of therapeutic goods and pharmaceutical items, specifically dental items, under tender reference 0007/HOSP/LP/56/DENTAL ITEMS dated 07-07-2026. The procurement is for the POF Hospital located at Wah Cantt in Punjab, with delivery on a free delivery basis at the hospital premises. Quotations must be submitted electronically via the official bidding portal (www.ebidding.pof.gov.pk) and in hard copy form to the Bid Centre adjacent to Rabita Hall, POF Wah Cantt, before 30 minutes prior to the opening time of 10:00 hours on 18-08-2026. The tender follows a single-stage two-envelope system comprising separate technical and commercial offers, with technical quotations remaining valid for a minimum of 90 days from tender opening.

Bidders must be registered or indexed firms, either domestic or foreign. Registered and indexed firms must provide bid security equivalent to 2% of the quoted value subject to a ceiling of Rs. 0.50 million. Un-indexed registered firms must furnish 0.3% bid security capped at Rs. 0.75 million, while unregistered firms including foreign entities must provide 5% subject to a maximum of Rs. 1.00 million. Government organisations and state-owned enterprises are required to submit bid security of Rs. 0.50 million. Each tender must be accompanied by a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 500/- payable via crossed postal order or pay order to the Director Admin POF Wah Cantt.

Bid documents are available through the electronic bidding portal and must contain technical specifications, brochures, validity dates, and delivery schedules. Quotations should be based on FOB dispatch basis with free delivery at POF Hospital Wah Cantt, inclusive of all taxes and duties. Successful bidders shall provide an unconditional Bank Guarantee performance bond not exceeding 10% of the contract amount within 07 working days of letter of intent issuance from CMA (POF) Wah Cantt. Offers must include tax certifications and hazardous effects information on materials supplied.

This tender seeks supply of dental therapeutic goods and pharmaceuticals for POF Hospital at Wah Cantt. The procurement appears to be a routine hospital consumables contract with relatively straightforward delivery requirements (free delivery at hospital). The two-envelope technical-commercial format suggests quality and compliance are important considerations. Bid security requirements are tiered by firm registration status, making it accessible to various supplier categories. The 18-08-2026 closing date provides reasonable preparation time.

Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with the relevant authority or indexed as suppliers. Registered/indexed domestic and foreign firms may participate at different bid security percentages. Unregistered firms including foreign entities are eligible but subject to higher 5% bid security. Government organisations and state-owned enterprises have a separate bid security category. Suppliers must possess tax clearance certificates from the Excise & Taxation department.