Procurement of Ice Lined Refrigerators for Border Health Services

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination Karachi office is procuring Ice Lined Refrigerators (ILRs) under the PSDP project titled Strengthening of Points of Entry and Border Health Services Pakistan. This procurement covers 20 ILRs to be deployed at multiple strategic locations including Port Qasim, Port Gwadar, Khokhrapar, Kartarpur Corridor, various Airports, and Health Check Posts across Pakistan. The scope includes supply of brand new, latest model ILRs compliant with WHO/PQS standards suitable for vaccine and cold chain storage with features such as digital temperature display, audio/visual alarms, voltage stabilizer compatibility, corrosion resistant body, and minimum one year warranty with after-sales support in Pakistan. Eligible bidders must be manufacturers, importers, or authorized dealers of cold chain equipment with valid FBR registration including NTN, GST, and ATL active status. Experience in supplying similar equipment to government or semi-government organizations is mandatory. Bidders must submit a technical bid including company profile, manufacturer authorization, relevant experience certificates, technical brochures, affidavit of non-blacklisting, warranty undertaking, and acceptance of terms and conditions. Financial bids must be submitted separately. The submission deadline is strictly enforced with bids to be submitted both electronically via EPADS and physically at the office of the Project Director, Border Health Services Pakistan Karachi. Earnest Money in the form of a 2% Call Deposit Receipt or Bank Guarantee is required with the financial proposal. Delivery and installation must be completed within 90 days of the supply order. Liquidated damages apply for delays beyond the stipulated period. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all mandatory documents are complete and properly signed and stamped by authorized representatives to avoid rejection. Early preparation of the technical bid and verification of compliance with specifications will improve chances of success. The procurement is subject to PSDP fund availability for Financial Year 2026-27 and follows PPRA Rules 2004 under Single Stage – Two Envelope procedure.