Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute & Research Center in Rawalpindi is procuring medical equipment under tender reference PRO/183/2026. The procurement consists of one Double Head Microscope with Camera (estimated value PKR 3,676,077) and two Medical Grade Refrigerators (estimated total value PKR 7,208,422), representing a combined estimated contract value of approximately PKR 10.88 million. The goods are required on F.O.R. (Free on Rail) basis, with delivery to the institute's facility in Rawalpindi, Punjab.
Bidders must be eligible under applicable procurement rules and meet all qualification requirements specified in the bidding documents. The bid security requirement is 2% of the estimated contract value: PKR 73,522 for the microscope and PKR 144,168 for the refrigerators. Bidders are required to examine all bidding documents carefully, including instructions, terms and conditions, technical specifications, and provide all requested information; failure to do so will result in bid rejection. The procurement follows a Single Stage Two Envelope bidding procedure.
Prospective bidders should attend the pre-bid meeting scheduled for 2 September 2026 at 11:00 hours. Bidding documents are available for examination, and bids must be submitted by 17 September 2026 at 11:00 hours. Tender opening will take place on the same date at 11:30 hours at the office of Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute & Research Center, Rawalpindi. Bidders are advised to contact the procuring agency directly for any clarifications regarding the bidding documents or submission procedures.
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This is a two-lot medical equipment procurement totaling approximately PKR 10.88 million for a government healthcare research institution.
The contract requires supply of specialised laboratory and storage equipment (microscope with imaging capability and medical-grade refrigeration). The tender timeline is tight with less than three weeks from pre-bid meeting to closing. Bidders should verify their capability to supply medical-grade equipment meeting institutional standards and ensure compliance with inspection and warranty obligations outlined in the contract conditions. This appears to be a one-off capital equipment purchase rather than a recurring supply arrangement.
Who can bid: The notice does not specify detailed eligibility criteria. Typically, bidders for medical equipment procurement must hold relevant business registration (SECP), valid NTN, and PEC membership if involving installation services. Suppliers of medical equipment often require certification or dealership authorization from manufacturers. Prior experience supplying similar equipment to healthcare institutions may be required during post-qualification evaluation.