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The Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology invites electronic bids for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of clean agent fire suppression systems, addressable fire detection and release systems, and fire safety equipment for two facilities in Punjab. The procurement comprises two lots: Lot I covers clean agent fire suppression system installation across fourteen protected areas at RIC Rawalpindi and six protected areas at Nawaz Sharif Cardiology Centre in Samli Murree, with an estimated cost of Rs. 75,890,712; Lot II involves the supply of fire safety equipments for both institutions valued at Rs. 364,000. The total estimated procurement value exceeds Rs. 76.2 million, inclusive of all applicable taxes. This is an annual tender for the financial year 2026-27 governed by the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 (amended) and Punjab Procurement Regulations 2024.
Eligible bidders must be manufacturers, authorized distributors, or system integrators with valid PEC registration in the constructor or operator category current for FY 2026-27. Bidders must hold valid manufacturer's authorizations from original equipment manufacturers for the clean agent suppression systems and fire detection control panels. Submission of UL listing and FM approval certificates for the clean agent FK-5-1-12 system components and UL 864, EN 54, and EN 12094-1 certificates for control panels and detectors is mandatory. Prospective bidders must demonstrate completion of at least two clean agent fire suppression projects within the last five years. Valid National Tax Number, Sales Tax Registration and Active Taxpayer List status are required, along with Punjab Revenue Authority registration for services where applicable. Bid security of 2 percent of the estimated price of each lot must be submitted through PSID on the ePADS system.
Bidding documents are available free of cost from the websites of the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority, the Punjab e-Procurement System, and the RIC website www.ric.gop.pk. Electronic bids must be submitted on or before 17 October 2026 at 10:00 AM through the e-Punjab Acquisition and Disposal System at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk using the Single Stage Two Envelope bidding procedure. Technical bids shall be opened on the same day at 10:30 AM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10 October 2026 at 11:00 AM at the RIC Purchase Office; bidders are encouraged to visit both sites before the meeting. Procurement enquiries may be directed to the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology, Rawal Road, Rawalpindi, by telephone at 051-9281111 extension 1007 or email to purchaseric272@gmail.com.
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This is a significant dual-site fire suppression system contract with an estimated value exceeding Rs.
76 million, split into two lots covering clean agent suppression and fire detection systems for cardiac care facilities. The scope includes supply, installation, testing and commissioning of addressable detection systems and safety equipment. Bidders must possess current PEC registration, OEM authorizations, and demonstrate completion of at least two similar projects in the previous five years. The deadline is tight with a pre-bid meeting just one week before closure. The contract is annual in nature for FY 2026-27.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) as constructor or operator in relevant specialization for FY 2026-27. Valid National Tax Number (NTN), Sales Tax Registration (STRN) and Active Taxpayer List status are required. Manufacturer's authorization from OEM for clean agent systems and fire detection panels is mandatory. Typically, firms in this sector also require Punjab Revenue Authority registration for services. Completion of at least two clean agent suppression projects within five years is a knockout requirement.