Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Punjab Employees Social Security Institution invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) for the procurement of X-Ray Films and Chemicals, along with Hospital Waste management services for the year 2026-2027. This tender is issued by the Social Security Hospital located on Daska Road, Sialkot, and covers two main categories: X-Ray Films and Chemicals with an estimated budget of PKR 3,250,000 and Hospital Waste with an estimated budget of PKR 1,000,000. The tender is being floated through EPADS, the national e-procurement portal, with bidding conducted through file uploading method. Bid documents are also available on PESSI and PPRA Punjab websites for reference, though submission must occur exclusively through EPADS.
Eligible bidders must be registered with EPADS and meet mandatory criteria including NTN registration, STRN certification, and active taxpayer status. Manufacturers must provide authorization letters; if bidding as a distributor, documentary evidence is required. The product must carry DRAP approval, and bidders must demonstrate three years of prior supply experience to government hospitals, supported by purchase orders or reference letters. Bid security equivalent to three percent of the estimated cost must be provided in the form of a bank guarantee, CDR, or pay order in favour of the Medical Superintendent. Scanned copies of the security document must be uploaded through EPADS during the submission process, with hard copies required before the closing deadline.
The bid closing date and time is 5th October 2026 at 11:00 AM, with opening scheduled for 11:30 AM on the same day. Tender documents include detailed technical specifications for X-Ray films such as film type (green base, double-sided emulsion), sensitivity requirements (high speed, low dose), shelf life (minimum 18 months), and compatibility with automatic processors. Interested bidders must submit complete tender documentation through EPADS; tender receiving and opening timings shall be strictly observed. For further information, contact the Medical Superintendent, Social Security Hospital, Daska Road, Sialkot, at telephone numbers 052-9330390 or 052-3307062. The hospital reserves the right to accept or reject any bid under PPRA Rules 2014 as amended.
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This is a recurring annual rate contract for medical consumables—X-ray films in multiple sizes and chemicals—plus hospital waste disposal.
The estimated budget of PKR 3.25 million for films suggests moderate volume. Strict eligibility requirements include three years of government hospital supply experience, DRAP approval, and NTN/STRN registration. The October 2026 deadline is firm. Bidders should note that samples of each film size must accompany bids, and compatibility with the hospital's automatic processor is a scored criterion. This appears designed for established suppliers with proven track records in the healthcare sector.
Who can bid: Bidders must be NTN and STRN registered, active taxpayers, and EPADS-registered. Manufacturers need authorization letters; distributors need authorization proof. DRAP approval for products is mandatory. Bidders must document three years of prior supply to government hospitals with supporting purchase orders or letters. Typically, firms in this sector also require valid business registration and audited financial statements.