Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute & Research Center (PKLI & RC) in Lahore is procuring Point of Care Testing (POCT) equipment on a reagent rental basis for the financial year 2026-2027. The procurement is aimed at providing diagnostic testing services to support the institute's clinical operations. This tender is issued under bid reference PRO/229/26 and covers the supply and maintenance of POCT devices with reagents provided on a rental model, eliminating the need for capital equipment purchase while ensuring continuous availability of testing materials. The procurement is located at PKLI Avenue, Opposite DHA Phase-6, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Eligible bidders must be registered with relevant Pakistani authorities and demonstrate technical capability in medical equipment supply and reagent provision. Bidders should possess valid business registration, National Tax Number (NTN), and evidence of prior experience in healthcare equipment procurement. Bid security requirements and technical qualifications will be detailed in the Bid Data Sheet. Bidders must comply with all standards outlined in the bidding documents and meet pre-qualification criteria including company registration, financial stability, and proven track record in similar supplies.
Bidding documents are available from the procurement office at the address listed. Bids must be submitted according to the specified format and deadline, with opening to occur at PKLI & RC premises. Prospective bidders are advised to review the complete tender documentation including technical specifications, general conditions of contract, and evaluation criteria. For clarifications, inquiries should be directed to PKLI & RC Procurement Office at Phone No: 042-111 117 554, Ext. 3021 during official business hours.
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PKLI & RC seeks a reagent-rental model for Point of Care Testing equipment—a shift away from capital equipment purchase toward operational expense-based service delivery.
This suggests recurring annual spend rather than a one-time procurement, making it potentially a multi-year framework or rate contract. Bidders should expect emphasis on reagent availability, turnaround time for consumables, and after-sales support, not just equipment upfront cost. The medical device nature demands compliance with healthcare standards and likely prior experience in similar institutional contracts. Closing date is tight; prepare technical and financial bids concurrently.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with SECP (or equivalent incorporation authority), hold valid NTN, and typically possess PEC or relevant healthcare equipment supplier credentials. Experience in medical diagnostic equipment supply and reagent management is essential. No explicit restriction mentioned; typically bidders must be financially solvent and have no legal bars to contract.