Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology, located on Rawal Road in Rawalpindi, Punjab, invites sealed electronic bids for a framework contract for the procurement of laboratory and pathology items during fiscal year 2026-27. This supplementary tender, referenced as RIC/PO/353/26 and dated 11 August 2026, seeks qualified suppliers to provide essential laboratory consumables and pathology materials required for the institute's diagnostic and testing operations. The procurement is intended to establish a framework agreement for regular supply of these items to support the cardiology institute's clinical laboratory functions.
Eligible bidders must be registered with the relevant federal or provincial authorities as required for supplier companies in Pakistan. Bidders are required to submit documentary evidence of their eligibility, qualification, and capacity to supply the specified items. A bid security amount is required as detailed in the bid data sheet. All bids must conform to technical specifications and comply with the terms and conditions outlined in the bidding documents. Bidders must possess necessary business registration, National Tax Number (NTN), and relevant certifications for supplying pharmaceutical and laboratory items.
Bidding documents can be obtained from the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology procurement office. Sealed electronic bids must be submitted by the deadline specified in the bid data sheet. The bid opening will be conducted as per the schedule provided in the tender documents. Interested suppliers should contact the institute at purchaseric272@gmail.com or telephone 051-9281111-20 for clarifications. All submissions must include bid forms, price schedules, technical compliance certificates, and performance guarantees as stipulated in the bidding documents.
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RIC seeks suppliers for a framework contract covering laboratory and pathology consumables for FY 2026-27.
This is a recurring procurement for critical healthcare supplies to a major cardiac institute. The supplementary tender nature suggests a replacement or expansion of existing supply arrangements. Framework contracts typically allow flexible order placement throughout the fiscal year at agreed rates, making this suitable for established distributors of laboratory chemicals, reagents, and pathology kits. Scale appears medium to large given the institute's size and scope.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered companies with SECP or equivalent provincial registration, possess valid NTN, and hold appropriate licenses for supplying laboratory and pharmaceutical items. Typically, suppliers of pathology items require product registration with the relevant health authority and Quality Assurance certificates. Pre-qualification may include evidence of prior supply capability and financial stability.