Framework contracts for transportation services, medicines, medical gases, laboratory and general items at DHQ Hospital Okara

The Medical Superintendent DHQ Hospital (SC) Okara is inviting sealed bids from reputed firms with a sound financial background for the financial year 2026-27. This tender covers multiple framework contracts for essential hospital services and supplies in Okara, Punjab. Items being procured: - Framework contract of Transportation services - Framework contract of Local Purchase of Medicines & disposables and SSP Medicines and supplies - Framework contract of Medical gases - Framework contract of Laboratory items - Framework contract of General items The scope includes provision of transportation services, supply of medicines and disposables, medical gases, laboratory consumables, and various general items required for hospital operations. Bidders must ensure compliance with quality standards and timely delivery to DHQ Hospital Okara. The contracts are intended to support the hospital’s operational needs throughout the financial year 2026-27. Eligible bidders should have relevant experience in hospital supply or service contracts, be registered with FBR and ATL, and provide a bid security amounting to 2% of the estimated cost. The bid security must be valid for 120 days and submitted in the form of CDR, Pay Order, or Demand Draft from a scheduled bank in Pakistan. Separate bids are required for each framework contract based on maximum discount from retail price, with a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract amount. Key dates include the closing and opening times for each contract: Transportation services close on 2026-08-01 at 09:00 AM, medicines and disposables on 2026-08-03 at 10:00 AM, medical gases on 2026-08-01 at 11:00 AM, laboratory items on 2026-08-03 at 12:00 PM, and general items on 2026-08-03 at 01:00 PM. Bids will be opened on the same days shortly after closing times at the Medical Superintendent’s office. Bidding documents can be obtained from the Medical Superintendent’s office on submission of a written application on letterhead or downloaded from the Punjab e-Procurement website. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical and financial bids, ensuring all required documents including NTN certificates are included. Late bids will be rejected. A practical tip for bidders is to attend the bid opening sessions in person to observe proceedings and clarify any immediate queries. This also helps in understanding the competitive landscape and preparing better for future tenders.