Procurement of Hospital Furniture & Fixture for Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN) Sites

The Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN), Government of Sindh, Karachi, invites eligible bidders to participate in the procurement of hospital furniture and fixtures for multiple SICHN sites across Sindh for the fiscal year 2026-27. The procurement will be conducted through the Rule-46 (2) Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure via the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposable System (EPADS). Interested bidders must have valid registration with Pakistan's tax authorities including Income Tax, Sindh Revenue Board (where applicable), and Sales Tax Department. Items being procured: - Crash trolley (40 units) - Three-Fold Screen (50 units) - Patient Beds Manual (60 units) - Patient Bed Motorized (50 units) - IV poles (100 units) - Over bed Table (100 units) - Medication Cart (24 units) - Hamper Trolley with Lid (30 units) - Dirty Linen Trolley with Lid Door (20 units) - Cargo Trolley (6 units) - Patient Stretchers (10 units) - Airway/Intubation Trolley (30 units) - Procedure Trolley (31 units) - Instrument Trolley (20 units) - Mayo Trolley (10 units) - Foot Step (21 units) - Patient Examination Couch (3 units) - Patient Stool (15 units) - Staff Chair (75 units) - Revolving Chair (30 units) - Staff Locker (17 units) - Attendant Chair (200 units) - Waiting Bench 4-seater (44 units) - Stanchions Queue Poles (24 units) - Seven Drawer Trolley (15 units) - Shoe Racks (8 units) - Sponge Sling Trolley (5 units) - Instrument cupboard (6 units) - Kick Bucket (6 units) - Surgeon Stool (6 units) The technical specifications include high-quality materials such as ABS table tops, stainless steel frames, imported components, and ergonomic designs suitable for hospital environments. Delivery is required within 20 to 30 working days to various SICHN sites including Karachi, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Jamshoro, Mirpurkhas, Sujawal, Mirpur Mathelo, Shahdadpur, and Qambar. Bidders must submit bids through the EPADS portal by 10:30 a.m. on September 10, 2026, accompanied by a bid security of 2% of the estimated procurement value in the form of Pay Order, Bank Call Deposit, or Demand Draft in favor of SICHN. The technical proposals will be opened first, followed by the financial proposals of technically responsive bidders. The lowest evaluated bidder will be awarded the contract. No negotiations on quoted prices will be entertained. Eligibility criteria include valid tax registrations, experience supplying similar furniture to public and private sector organizations, financial worth, and authorization from manufacturers or distributors. Bidders must also provide a bid security and performance security of 5% upon contract award. For further information, bidders may contact the Executive Director at the SICHN office in Karachi via phone +9221-99333101-3 or email info@sichn.com.pk. The bidding documents can be viewed and downloaded from https://portalsindh.eprocure.gov.pk/#/. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents including technical specifications, financial proposals, and bid securities are submitted correctly and on time via the EPADS portal to avoid disqualification. Demonstration samples may be requested from technically qualified bidders, so preparation for such requests is advisable.