Framework Contracts for Local Purchase of Medicines, Surgical Disposable Items, and Medical Gases for THQ City Hospital Talagang

Sealed bids are invited via Punjab e-Procurement system from eligible bidders for framework contracts for THQ City Hospital Talagang for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement involves two framework contracts: one for the local purchase of medicines and surgical disposable items and devices, and another for the purchase of medical gases. Items being procured: - Local Purchase of Medicines and Surgical Disposable Items & Devices - Medical Gases The contracts are intended to ensure continuous supply of essential medical consumables and gases required for hospital operations in Talagang. Bidders must have active FBR/PRA taxpayer status and must not be blacklisted or debarred by PPRA as per Punjab Health and Population Department's policy and PPRA rules. Specifically, for the framework contract concerning local purchase of medicines and surgical items, bidders must hold a valid CDSL issued on form 09 and must not be located outside the district of Chakwal. The procurement procedure follows a Single Stage – Two Envelope (Technical & Financial) system conducted via the Punjab e-procurement portal (https://ep.punjab.gov.pk). Bidders are advised to submit their bids electronically through this system. The response time for bids will be calculated from the date of publication on the PPRA website. Bidding documents are also available at https://ppra.punjab.gov.pk and https://ep.punjab.gov.pk. The estimated cost for the medicines and surgical disposable items contract is **PKR 15 million**, while the medical gases contract is estimated at **PKR 6 million**. Bid security required is 2% of the estimated cost for each contract. The bid submission deadline is **29-08-2026 at 12:30 pm**, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 1:00 pm. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure their CDSL documentation is current and valid within the specified district to avoid disqualification. Early registration and familiarization with the Punjab e-Procurement system will facilitate timely and compliant bid submission.