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Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute & Research Center (PKLI & RC) in Lahore, Punjab, invites bids for the procurement of Point of Care Testing (POCT) equipment on a reagent rental basis for the financial year 2026-2027. This is a service-based procurement under which the vendor will supply POCT equipment and reagents on a rental model, with the procuring agency paying per reagent usage rather than purchasing equipment outright. The contract will cover the provision of POCT services at PKLI & RC's Lahore facility, located at 1 PKLI Avenue opposite DHA Phase-6. The bid reference number is PRO/229/26. This procurement is intended to optimize laboratory testing capabilities while managing capital and operational expenditure through a flexible rental arrangement.
Bidders must be eligible suppliers registered with relevant Pakistani authorities and must comply with the eligibility criteria stipulated in the instructions to bidders. Bidders are required to provide a bid security as specified in the bid data sheet and must demonstrate their financial and technical capacity to deliver POCT services and equipment maintenance. Bids must be submitted in compliance with all conditions outlined in the bidding documents, including proof of registration, financial standing, and technical capability. Prospective bidders should ensure they meet all pre-qualification requirements before submission.
Bid documents are available from the procuring agency at the address and contact details provided. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes with proper marking and sealing as per instructions, and must reach the office of PKLI & RC, Lahore, by the deadline specified in the bid data sheet. The bid opening will be conducted by the procuring agency on a date to be announced. Interested parties should contact PKLI & RC at 042-111 117 554, Extension 3021, for clarifications, document procurement, or submission procedures. All bidders are advised to review the complete bidding documents, technical specifications, and general conditions of contract before preparing their proposals.
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PKLI & RC Lahore seeks a reagent rental provider for Point of Care Testing equipment in 2026-2027.
This is a service-based model where vendors supply equipment and reagents on consumption-based rental, not a capital sale. Suitable for established medical device or diagnostic suppliers with POCT product lines and established after-sales service networks in Pakistan. The recurring annual nature suggests a frame contract; tight coordination with hospital operations is critical. Small to medium scale opportunity for specialized providers.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with relevant Pakistani commercial and tax authorities (typically SECP for companies or provincial registration for sole proprietors). Vendors should hold valid business registration, have clean tax compliance records, and typically require PEC registration if any installation/technical services are involved. The notice does not explicitly restrict bidders by size or category, but technical capacity and product availability in Pakistan are material qualification factors.