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Description / Scope of Work
The Institute of Public Health, located in Lahore, Punjab, invites sealed bids for the procurement of furniture for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement is funded from the Government of Punjab budget allocated during fiscal year 2025-26. This is an open tender for all eligible suppliers, contractors, and firms to submit competitive bids for the supply of furniture items as specified in the Schedule of Requirements. The scope covers delivery of goods on a duty-paid (DDP) basis, with prices to remain fixed throughout the contract period and quoted on an item-wise basis as detailed in the Bid Data Sheet.
Eligible bidders must not have been previously associated with the Institute of Public Health in providing consulting services for procurement, must not be government-owned enterprises lacking financial autonomy, and must not be blacklisted by any government department or PPRA. Bidders are required to furnish a bid security of 2% of the total contract amount in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) valid for 30 days beyond the bid validity period of 180 days. All goods and related services must originate from eligible source countries and conform to Government of Pakistan policies. Bidders must provide documentary evidence of eligibility, goods eligibility with certificates of origin, and complete bid documentation including manufacturer authorisation forms and technical specifications.
The bidding documents are available for download from the PPRA website and comprise Instructions to Bidders, Bid Data Sheet, Bid Submission Form, Schedule of Requirements, Technical Specifications, Price Schedule, Contract Form, and General and Special Conditions of Contract. Technical bids must be uploaded on the PPRA website by the deadline specified in the tender advertisement. Requests for clarification must be submitted at least three days before the bid submission deadline. The Institute of Public Health contact details are: Phone 042-99200708, 99200906; Fax 042-99200868; Address: 06-Birdwood Road, Lahore.
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The Institute of Public Health seeks furniture suppliers for a year-long contract (2026-27).
The procurement follows single-stage two-envelope bidding and requires 2% bid security. Bidders must obtain pre-qualification from government records and provide certificates of origin. No estimated contract value is disclosed in the notice, making scale assessment difficult; however, institutional furnishing typically ranges from medium to large. Notable: 180-day bid validity and strict penalties for withdrawal after deadline suggest serious competition. This appears a one-off annual procurement rather than a framework contract.
Who can bid: Suppliers, contractors, and firms are eligible except those previously engaged by IPH in consulting, government-owned non-autonomous enterprises, and blacklisted entities. Typically, furniture suppliers require NTN registration, valid SECP partnership deed or sole proprietorship registration, and tax compliance documentation. No specific PEC or professional licensing mentioned in the notice.