Supply of Medical Books and E-Books by College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan

The College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) invites quotations from reputable companies for the supply of medical books in hardcopy and electronic formats to CPSP Headquarters located in Karachi, Sindh. This procurement covers an extensive range of medical literature essential for professional development and institutional library resources. The tender is open to all qualified suppliers and publishers capable of delivering high-quality medical publications. Interested parties may obtain complete tender documents at a non-refundable cost of Rs. 2,500 from the Purchase Department at CPSP Headquarters on M.A. Jinnah Road Phase-II, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, or from the Operations Departments at the Islamabad and Lahore offices listed in the notice.

Participating companies must meet CPSP's standards for supplier eligibility and should possess relevant credentials in academic or medical publishing. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Secretary CPSP at the Karachi headquarters office. The tender documents must be obtained and bids prepared in accordance with the specifications and conditions detailed in the formal tender package. Standard compliance with procurement regulations and truthful representation of business credentials are essential.

Sealed bids addressed to the Secretary CPSP must arrive at the headquarters office by August 20, 2026, with a closing time of 10:45 AM. The tender will be opened the same day at 11:00 AM in the presence of bidders or their representatives. Tender documents are available from the Purchase Department, CPSP Headquarters at M.A. Jinnah Road Phase-II, D.H.A., Karachi (phone: 021-9926640-10, extension 237-330); Operations Department CPSP RC Islamabad, P.I.M.S., Sector G-8/3 Ravi Road (phone: 051-2625590-1); and Operations Department CPSP RC Lahore, next to IMCOL Hospital, Block-D, New Muslim Town (phone: 042-9923320-8). CPSP reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids at its sole discretion.

CPSP seeks suppliers for medical books and e-books to stock institutional libraries across three locations (Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore). The contract appears to be an institutional procurement with no stated total value or volume specifics, suggesting either a standing supply agreement or modular purchasing. The tight 20-day turnaround and non-refundable document fee (Rs. 2,500) indicate formal procurement process. Scale appears medium to large given multi-location institutional scope, but bid security amount is not disclosed, raising uncertainty about financial commitment expected.

Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state licensing or registration requirements. Typically, medical book suppliers should be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) or hold a valid NTN (National Tax Number). Bidders are expected to be reputable companies with demonstrable experience in academic or medical publishing and supply.