Procurement of Blood Bank Equipment for PKLI and RC Rawalpindi

The Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center (PKLI & RC) Rawalpindi is inviting prequalification bids for the procurement of blood bank equipment (unquoted). This tender is part of a broader procurement initiative including surgical disposables, radiology consumables, hematology and blood bank consumables, laundry services, building hiring, HVAC spare parts, civil and MEP works, plumbing and electrical supplies, medical gases filling, air purifiers, firefighting equipment, pharmacy warehouse works, guest house services, and WRO plant maintenance. The specific tender under discussion focuses on blood bank equipment essential for the institute's operations in Rawalpindi. Items being procured: - Blood bank equipment (unquoted) The scope includes supply of specialized blood bank equipment to support clinical and laboratory functions at PKLI & RC Rawalpindi. The procurement requires firms registered with income tax and sales tax departments and listed on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL). Bidders must submit a bid security of 2% of the estimated cost electronically via Punjab e-Procurement system. No physical financial instruments will be accepted. The tender follows a single stage two envelope procedure with submission and opening scheduled for 06-08-2026 at 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM respectively. Eligible firms should have relevant experience and valid PEC registration if applicable. The tender documents are available free of cost on the PPRA and Punjab e-Procurement websites. The submission must be online only; hard copies or manual submissions are not accepted. The bid validity period is 180 days from the opening date. PKLI & RC will not be responsible for any cost or loss incurred during bid preparation or submission. The deadline for submission is strictly 06 August 2026 at 11:00 AM. Interested bidders should ensure timely registration on the Punjab e-Procurement portal and attach proof of bid security with their submissions. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the detailed tender documents on the official portals to avoid disqualification due to incomplete or incorrect submissions. Early preparation and compliance with all technical and financial requirements will enhance chances of success.