Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of a 1600 kVA diesel generator system under tender reference P89980 for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement is being conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) using a Single Stage-Two Envelope methodology with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique, in compliance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. The equipment will be supplied to PIMS Hospital located in Sector G-8/3, Islamabad Capital Territory.
All eligible bidders registered on EPADS v2.0 are invited to participate. Bids must be accompanied by bid security as described in the bidding document, or alternatively by a bid securing declaration in the specified format. Bidders must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform to submit proposals. The procurement is open to qualified vendors meeting the eligibility criteria outlined in the tender documents.
E-bidding documents are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/89980. Electronic bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual bid submissions will not be accepted. Interested bidders should register on EPADS v2.0 to access the complete bidding documents and submit their proposals. For further information, contact the Purchase Department at PIMS Hospital, phone +92-312-345-6789 or email adpurchase@pims.gov.pk.
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Procurement of a single 1600 kVA diesel generator system for a federal hospital in Islamabad — medium-scale equipment acquisition.
The tender follows standard federal procurement procedures via ePADS with a two-envelope single-stage evaluation using least-cost selection. Bidders face a tight submission deadline (October 3, 2026) and must already be registered on the ePADS platform. This appears to be a one-off equipment purchase rather than a framework or rate contract, likely driven by hospital backup power requirements.
Who can bid: The document states bids must be accompanied by bid security or a bid securing declaration but does not explicitly specify PEC category, NTN registration, or sector-specific certifications. Typically, suppliers of industrial equipment like diesel generators must hold valid NTN registration, relevant SECP compliance, and may require technical certifications or authorised dealership status from equipment manufacturers.