Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Directorate General Drugs Control & Pharmacy Services, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa invites National Competitive Bids for the procurement of equipment, instruments, glasswares, and Information Communication & Technology (ICT) equipment for the establishment of Provincial Food and Drugs Testing Laboratories in Peshawar under financial year 2026-27. This is a comprehensive procurement initiative covering laboratory machinery, analytical instruments, glassware consumables, and ICT infrastructure required to operationalize a full-scale food and drug testing facility in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The project aims to strengthen regulatory capacity and ensure food and pharmaceutical safety standards across the province.
Eligible bidders must be registered with relevant Pakistani authorities and hold appropriate business registrations. Bidders are required to submit detailed technical specifications, manufacturer authorization forms, and performance security as per the bid data sheet. Integrity pact adherence is mandatory. The bid solicitation follows National Competitive Bidding procedures and is open to qualified suppliers and vendors meeting the published qualification criteria.
Bid documents are available as per the schedule outlined in the solicitation notice. Bids must be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided in Part One and procurement-specific provisions in Part Two of the Bid Solicitation Documents. Technical evaluation carries 70 percent weightage in the selection process. Bidders should carefully review all sections including the Schedule of Requirements and Qualification Criteria before preparing their submissions. Contact the Project Director, Directorate General Drugs Control & Pharmacy Services, Peshawar for clarifications and document procurement details.
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This is a large-scale laboratory equipment procurement for a provincial regulatory body establishing a new testing facility.
The scope encompasses diverse categories—analytical instruments, laboratory glassware, ICT systems, and consumables—requiring either multi-vendor capability or strategic partnerships. The 70:30 technical-to-financial weighting suggests technical compliance is critical; bidders lacking manufacturer authorizations or failing to meet equipment specifications will be disqualified regardless of price. The September 2026 closing date allows reasonable preparation time. This is a one-off establishment project with high government credibility, though payment terms and mobilization timelines warrant clarification before bidding.
Who can bid: Bidders must typically hold SECP registration, NTN, and valid business licenses. Equipment suppliers should hold manufacturer authorizations or dealership certificates. Foreign bidders typically require a local representative. PEC registration is not mandatory for equipment suppliers but may be required for related services. The notice mandates submission of Integrity Pact declarations; bidders must verify sector-specific licensing requirements with the issuing authority.