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Pakistan Kidney & Liver Institute and Research Center Rawalpindi (PKLI & RC), a 250-bed tertiary healthcare facility located on Main Murree Road in Rawalpindi, Punjab, invites sealed pre-qualification documents from eligible firms for the procurement of ultrasound imaging equipment. The procurement includes four distinct lots: one advanced color doppler system for liver and kidney imaging with artificial intelligence technology, two advanced color doppler systems with dispersion technology, one high-end echocardiography ultrasound machine, and four general-purpose ultrasound machines. The institute, established under the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre Act 2019, serves patients from Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and surrounding regions including parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir. This pre-qualification exercise is conducted in accordance with Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 as amended and through the Punjab E-Procurement system.
Applicant firms must demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and manufacturing or authorized distribution credentials for medical ultrasound equipment. Prospective bidders are required to carefully examine all pre-qualification documents, including instructions, terms, conditions, and technical specifications. Failure to furnish complete information or submission of bids not substantially responsive to the bidding documents will result in rejection. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 2 September 2026 at 11:00 hours, allowing interested firms to seek clarification on technical requirements and procurement procedures.
Sealed pre-qualification documents must be submitted through the Punjab E-Procurement portal by 17 September 2026 at 11:00 hours, with tender opening at 11:30 hours on the same date. Applicants should obtain detailed bidding documents and technical specifications from PKLI & RC Rawalpindi's procurement office and review all mandatory and marking criteria specified in Section IV of the pre-qualification documents. Firms must ensure compliance with anti-fraud and corruption regulations applicable to the prequalification process as outlined in Section VI.
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PKLI & RC Rawalpindi is pre-qualifying suppliers for four lots of ultrasound equipment ranging from AI-enabled doppler systems to general-purpose machines.
This is a medium-scale procurement for a newly operationalized 250-bed public sector hospital. The notice emphasizes technical specification compliance and complete documentation submission. Firms should note the tight 15-day window between document release and tender closing, and that pre-qualification is a prerequisite to bid invitation—meeting technical criteria is critical for advancement.
Who can bid: Eligible firms typically require manufacturing authorization or authorized distribution agreement for ultrasound equipment, valid business registration (SECP/PEC), NTN certificate, and no record of blacklistment or default with government entities. Firms should verify absence from the blacklist maintained under Section VI and demonstrate relevant experience supplying medical imaging equipment to healthcare institutions.