Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Purchase Department of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply of dental material and consumable items required for hospital operations over a period of two years in the Federal Territory. This is a national-level procurement using a single stage-two envelope bidding method under the Least Cost Based Selection technique, in compliance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004. The e-bidding documents containing detailed specifications, terms and conditions, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS v2.0) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/77581, with reference number P77581.
Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate in the bidding process. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the form specified in the bidding documents, or alternatively by a bid securing declaration in the prescribed format. Bidders are required to review all technical specifications and related services of goods detailed in the procurement documents before submitting their bids. The procurement is governed by Public Procurement Rules 2004 and all applicable regulatory guides and procurement guidelines issued by the relevant authority.
Electronic bids prepared according to the instructions in the e-bidding documents must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bid opening will take place on the same day at 11:30 AM using EPADS v2.0. Interested bidders can contact the Purchase Department at PIMS Hospital, Sector G-8/3, Islamabad, by phone +92-312-345-6789 or email adpurchase@pims.gov.pk for further information and clarification regarding the tender.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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PIMS seeks a 2-year framework supply contract for dental consumables and instruments—a recurring, institutional-scale commitment typical of large hospital operations.
This is a Least Cost Based Selection tender, meaning price competition will be intense; bidders should benchmark against institutional procurement benchmarks rather than retail pricing. The 3+ year lead time (closing Sept 2026) suggests this is a forward pipeline notice; material specifications will be critical since dental consumables have narrow technical tolerances. Two-year framework agreements often include price adjustment clauses—clarify escalation terms before bidding.
Who can bid: Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. Typically, suppliers of dental/medical instruments require NTN, SECP registration (if company), and product certification/authorization from relevant health authorities. No specific PEC category or local content restriction stated; clarify with PIMS whether ISO/quality certifications are mandated for dental materials.