Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Government of the Punjab, invites sealed bids for the procurement of two MRI machines for financial year 2026-27. One MRI machine is designated for Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Teaching Hospital in Gujrat, and the second for Mayo Hospital in Lahore. This is a significant medical equipment procurement aimed at strengthening diagnostic imaging capabilities in major teaching hospitals across Punjab province. The tender seeks qualified suppliers capable of delivering advanced MRI imaging systems that meet international technical standards and comply with all Pakistani regulatory requirements for medical device installation and operation.
Eligible bidders must demonstrate technical competence, financial stability, and prior experience in supplying comparable medical imaging equipment to established healthcare facilities. Bidders are required to provide valid business registration, tax clearance certificates, and evidence of authorization from equipment manufacturers. A bid security of the amount specified in the bid data sheet must accompany all proposals. Bids must conform to the detailed technical specifications provided in Section III of the bidding document, which outline machine specifications, performance requirements, warranty conditions, and post-installation service obligations.
Bid documents are available from the Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department and should be submitted through the designated electronic platform (e-PADS) by the closing deadline of 28 September 2026. Bids will be opened publicly on the specified date, with technical and financial evaluation conducted in accordance with the criteria detailed in Section IV. Interested bidders should contact the procuring agency for clarification on specifications, submission procedures, and technical requirements. All bids must include comprehensive documentation establishing goods eligibility, supplier qualifications, and conformity to the stated technical standards.
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Two MRI machines being procured for major teaching hospitals in Punjab (Gujrat and Lahore).
This is a high-value medical equipment contract requiring international-standard equipment and full installation/commissioning services. Bidders must have proven experience supplying similar systems to accredited medical institutions. The September 2026 deadline is approximately 18 months away, allowing adequate preparation and supply chain planning. This is a one-off procurement, not a recurring contract, making it critical for bidders to demonstrate end-to-end capability including pre-shipment inspection, installation, training, and warranty support.
Who can bid: Bidders typically require SECP registration as importers or authorized distributors of medical equipment, valid NTN, and current tax registration with FBR. Manufacturers or authorized suppliers must hold requisite approvals from Pakistan's medical devices regulatory body. Bidders should typically be PSDP-eligible or verified by relevant health ministry authorities. Bid security in specified amount must be submitted with technical and financial proposals.