Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology Rawalpindi invites sealed bids from well-reputed firms registered with the sales tax department for the purchase of Electro Medical Equipment during the financial year 2026-27. All bids must be accompanied with catalogues and brochures of the items being offered. The procurement will be conducted through a competitive sealed bidding process in accordance with standard procurement regulations. Bidders are required to submit their quotations in sealed envelopes marked on the top as 'QUOTATIONS FOR EM EQPT PURCHASE'. Submissions must reach the office of the undersigned by 0900 hours on 5 October 2026 and will be opened on the same day at 1000 hours at AFIO in the presence of intending bidders or their authorized representatives. The tender notice is available on the PPRA website at www.ppra.org.pk for wider accessibility and transparency. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids or proposals at any time prior to acceptance without providing justification or grounds for rejection. Tender documents including a detailed list of items, terms and conditions can be obtained from the Officer Incharge Medical Stores during office hours on any working day upon payment of a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 10,000.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
Medical equipment procurement by a defence ophthalmology institute appears to be a recurring or cyclical purchase given the reference to a specific financial year.
The tender fee and formal documentation requirements suggest medium to large scale acquisition. Bidders must be tax-registered and prepared to supply catalogued items with technical specifications. The tight submission timeline (less than one month) and strict rejection policy indicate a competitive process with minimal room for post-submission negotiation.
Who can bid: Bidders must be well-reputed firms registered with the sales tax department. Typically, medical equipment suppliers also require relevant business registration (SECP/RCCI), valid tax clearance certificate, and product quality certifications from appropriate health and safety authorities.