Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Drugs Testing Laboratory Punjab, Bahawalpur invites electronic bids for a framework contract for the procurement of proficiency testing services for the financial year 2026-27. This tender is issued under the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 (amended to date) and Punjab Procurement Regulations 2024, following the PPRA Standard Bidding Document for Non-Consultancy Services (July 2023). The scope of work involves providing proficiency testing services to support the laboratory's quality assurance and accreditation requirements. The contract modality is framework-based, allowing for periodic calls-off against agreed rates and terms throughout the financial year.
Eligible bidders must be registered organizations with relevant expertise and accreditation in proficiency testing service provision. Bidders are required to submit bid security as specified in the bid data sheet, along with documents establishing eligibility and technical qualification. The bidding documents define specific terms and conditions, performance guarantees, and evaluation criteria that all bidders must accept and comply with.
Bid documents are available from the Drugs Testing Laboratory, Bahawalpur, with submission deadline and opening details specified in the bid data sheet. Interested bidders should review the complete tender document including the scope of services, general conditions of contract, and all sample forms provided. Inquiries and clarifications regarding the bidding process should be directed to the Director, Drugs Testing Laboratory, Punjab, Bahawalpur. Late submissions will not be accepted, and all bids must be submitted in the prescribed electronic format.
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This is a framework contract for proficiency testing services with a one-year tenure (FY 2026-27) issued by a provincial laboratory.
The tender uses the standard PPRA non-consultancy services format and explicitly references framework contract modality, indicating multiple call-offs are expected rather than a single fixed-scope engagement. Bidders should note the emphasis on performance guarantees and quality standards appropriate to pharmaceutical testing. The closing date of 30 September 2026 allows reasonable preparation time. Success likely depends on demonstrable accreditation in proficiency testing and previous laboratory support experience.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered organizations with capability in proficiency testing services. While the notice does not explicitly state PEC/SECP registration, typically service providers in this sector require NTN registration, SECP registration where applicable, and professional accreditation or ISO certification relevant to proficiency testing. Bidders should confirm all required documents in the bid data sheet before submission.