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Description / Scope of Work
The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of laboratory items for the fiscal year 2026-27 at the Cantonment General Hospital. This national-level procurement follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope methodology using Least Cost Based Selection technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004. The bidding documents contain detailed specifications, terms, conditions and requirements for the supply of laboratory equipment and materials. The procurement is intended to equip and support laboratory operations at the healthcare facility located in Rawalpindi, Punjab.
All prospective bidders must be registered on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 to participate. Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a Call Deposit or by submission of a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Eligible bidders are those meeting the criteria outlined in the procurement documentation, which typically include valid business registration, relevant licenses, and financial capability to execute the contract.
Bidding documents are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/89974. Sealed electronic bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, September 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual bid submission is not permitted. Interested parties should contact the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board, Assistant Cantt Engineer, Opposite AWT Plaza The Mall Saddar, Rawalpindi at telephone +92-300-726-7310 or email cantonmentboardrawalpindi@gmail.com for further information.
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Laboratory equipment and supplies procurement by a military cantonment healthcare facility.
Single-envelope competitive bidding with compressed timeline (approximately 3 weeks to bid submission). Specification details span multiple pages, suggesting diverse item range. Hospital procurement typically involves recurring annual budgets; verify whether this is a one-time purchase or framework agreement. Early registration on EPADS essential given tight deadline and mandatory electronic submission.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0. Specific eligibility criteria are detailed in the bidding documents section of the notice. Typically, suppliers must hold valid business registration (SECP or equivalent), active NTN, and relevant trade licenses. Previous experience supplying laboratory items and financial solvency are customary requirements for medical procurement.