Furniture and Fixture Procurement by Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology

The Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC) invites bids for the procurement of furniture and fixtures for RIC Rawalpindi and NSCC Samli Murree under a framework contract arrangement for the financial year 2026-27. This annual tender covers the supply of furniture and related fixtures to support the operational and infrastructural needs of both facilities. The procurement is being conducted through a framework contract mechanism, allowing for planned purchasing and delivery schedules throughout the financial year. The bidding process is open to qualified vendors with relevant experience in supplying to government and autonomous institutions.

Bidders must meet specific eligibility criteria to qualify for consideration. A minimum of one year's experience in supplying to government or autonomous institutions is mandatory. Bidders are required to submit valid National ID cards (NADRA), hold valid National Tax Numbers (NTN), possess valid General Sales Tax (GST) certificates, and maintain valid Professional Tax certificates. Technical proposals must be submitted on company letterhead without price quotations, as inclusion of pricing in technical documentation results in bid cancellation. A bid security of 2 percent of the estimated price must be provided in the form of a bank call deposit receipt or bank guarantee issued in the name of Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology, Rawalpindi.

Bidders must also furnish an affidavit on stamp paper committing to provide awarded supplies timely and to replace near-expiry or unused stock upon request of the procuring agency. Detailed bid documents, technical specifications, and submission procedures are available from the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology, located on Rawal Road, Rawalpindi. Interested vendors should contact the institute at telephone number 051-9281111 for further information, documentation requirements, and submission deadlines for this framework contract opportunity.

This is an annual framework contract for furniture and fixture supply to two healthcare facilities in Rawalpindi and Murree for the 2026-27 financial year. The procurement uses a framework arrangement, implying multiple releases and deliveries rather than a one-time lump supply. The bid security requirement of 2% and mandatory one-year government supply experience suggest a mid-scale, established procurement. Key risk: affidavit requirement binds winners to stock replacement on demand, which could create unscheduled cost exposure beyond the contract scope.

Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with NTN and hold valid GST and Professional Tax certificates. Minimum one year's prior experience supplying to government or autonomous institutions is mandatory. Typically, furniture suppliers should be registered with relevant trade associations and possess valid business registration from SECP or equivalent provincial authority.