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Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Kidney & Liver Institute and Research Center Rawalpindi (PKLI&RC), a 250-bed specialized healthcare facility established under the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre Act 2019, invites sealed pre-qualification documents from eligible firms for the procurement of ICT Hardware for PKLI & RC Rawalpindi. The institute, located at Main Murree Road opposite Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Punjab, serves a wide catchment area including Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Jhelum, Attock, Chakwal, Khushab, Haripur, Abbottabad, Azad Kashmir, KPK and Northern Areas. This pre-qualification exercise is conducted in accordance with Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 as amended, through the Punjab E-Procurement system (reference PRO/167/2026) and aims to establish a roster of qualified ICT hardware suppliers capable of delivering specialized equipment to support the hospital's digital infrastructure and healthcare operations.
Eligible applicants must be properly registered firms capable of supplying ICT hardware meeting the institute's technical and operational requirements. Bidders are required to submit a bid security of PKR 200,000 as a guarantee of serious intent. The pre-qualification documents must be submitted electronically through the Punjab E-Procurement portal and must include all mandatory information, supporting documentation, technical qualifications, financial capability evidence, and compliance certifications as specified in the bidding documents. Failure to furnish complete information or submission of bids not substantially responsive to the pre-qualification requirements will result in automatic rejection.
The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 03-09-2026 at 11:00 hours to clarify technical specifications and procedural requirements. Sealed applications must be submitted by 25-09-2026 at 11:00 hours through the Punjab E-Procurement system, with tender opening to follow immediately at 11:30 hours on the same date. Interested firms should obtain complete pre-qualification bidding documents, including detailed specifications in Section VII (Statement of Requirement), terms and conditions, and application forms from the official notice or the Punjab E-Procurement portal. All applicants are advised to examine the documents carefully, including Instructions to Applicants, Prequalification Data Sheet, General and Special Conditions, Mandatory Criteria, and any clarifications issued after the pre-bid meeting.
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PKLI&RC Rawalpindi is pre-qualifying ICT hardware suppliers for a new 250-bed hospital facility in Rawalpindi.
This is foundational procurement for a newly established specialized institute under federal governance, likely representing significant ongoing and expansion demand. The pre-qualification stage suggests a phased or framework approach to hardware procurement. No specific equipment list is disclosed in the summary sections—full scope emerges only in Section VII. Bidders with multi-year hospital IT experience, local service infrastructure, and compliance with Punjab e-procurement protocols have competitive advantage. Tight timeline (22-day submission window) favors firms already registered and documented in the system.
Who can bid: Typically, ICT hardware suppliers must be registered with SECP (if a limited company) or FBR/NTN (if self-employed/partnership), hold valid tax certificates, and demonstrate prior experience supplying to healthcare or institutional clients. The notice does not explicitly state category restrictions or minimum turnover; however, bid security of PKR 200,000 indicates medium-scale procurement. Applicants should verify registration status and compliance with Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 before submission.