Framework Contract for Local Purchase of Medicines, Surgicals and Disposables FY 2026-27

DHQ Hospital Lodhran invites electronic bids for a framework contract for the local purchase of medicines, surgical items, disposable items for day-to-day and emergency use, and UHI items during financial year 2026-27. The estimated contract value is 33 million Pakistani rupees. The procurement will be conducted on a Delivery, Duty Paid (DDP) basis, with warranty requirements specified for individual items in the technical specifications. This framework contract covers all pharmaceutical and medical supply requirements for the hospital located in Lodhran, Punjab, and is intended to ensure continuous availability of critical medical items throughout the financial year.

Eligible bidders must be suppliers, manufacturers, firms, associations of companies, sole proprietors, or general order suppliers registered with relevant registration authorities and tax departments including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax. All bidders must hold a valid professional tax certificate for financial year 2026-27 from the Excise and Taxation Department and be registered on the Punjab e-Procurement System. Bidders shall not be under declaration of blacklisting by any government department or the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA). A bid security equivalent to 2 percent of the estimated cost of the lot must accompany all electronic bids.

Bidding documents are available for immediate download from http://ep.punjab.gov.pk and http://ppra.punjab.gov.pk. Electronic bids must be submitted online at http://ep.punjab.gov.pk by 17 August 2026 at 09:00 AM using the single stage two envelope procedure as per rule 38(2)(a) of the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. Bids will be opened on 17 August 2026 at 11:00 AM. All inquiries should be directed to the Medical Superintendent, DHQ Hospital Lodhran, phone 0608-921030, email dhqlodhran@gmail.com.

This is a framework supply contract for a public hospital's pharmaceutical and medical consumables for an entire financial year, valued at 33 million rupees. The scope covers routine medicines, surgical items, and disposables with warranty provisions for specific items. Bidders should note this is a recurring annual procurement (framework contract) rather than a one-time purchase, suggesting potential for multi-year vendor relationships. The DDP basis means bidders bear all transportation and import costs. Registration on the e-procurement portal and valid tax compliance are non-negotiable prerequisites.

Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with relevant authorities (Income Tax, Sales Tax, Punjab Sales Tax) and hold a professional tax certificate for FY 2026-27 from the Excise and Taxation Department. Registration on the Punjab e-Procurement System is mandatory. Bidders cannot be blacklisted by any government department or PPRA. Government-owned enterprises may participate only with proper legal authorization.