Supply of Lab Kits and Chemical Items for Social Security Hospital Block No. 6 Jauharabad

The Punjab Employee's Social Security Institution, Social Security Hospital Block No. 6 Jauharabad, is inviting suppliers for the supply of lab kits and chemical items on a framework contract basis for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is critical for maintaining the hospital's diagnostic and clinical services at a high standard. Items being procured: - Blood Bags - Blood Grouping Kits - Screening Devices - Screening Devices/Strips for HIV, HCV, HBsAg, VDRL, Malaria (WHO/UNICEF/DRAP approved) - Clinical Diagnostic Grade Analytical Reagents (AR Grade) - Kits and Chemicals from brands like Bio-Rad, Merck, Roche, Abbott, Sigma - Seal-packed items with minimum 18 months shelf life - Cold Chain compliant items - QC Certificate and Certificate of Analysis (COA) for all items - Expiry Dates and Batch Numbers clearly marked - RFID tagged CBC items - Manufacturer's authorization for all items The technical scope requires all items to meet DRAP standards and be of clinical diagnostic grade. The items must be sealed and packed properly to maintain quality and shelf life. Cold chain maintenance is mandatory for temperature-sensitive products. Suppliers must provide QC certificates and COA to ensure authenticity and quality. Expiry dates and batch numbers must be clearly indicated. RFID tagging is required for CBC items to ensure traceability. Manufacturer authorization letters are mandatory to verify the source of supply. Eligibility criteria include valid DRAP registration, NTN, GST, and tax returns for the last three years. Suppliers must have relevant experience and financial capacity as per the estimated cost. Earnest Money in the form of 2% CDR of the total quoted bid is required. The procurement will be conducted through the E-Procurement System (E-PS) under the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure as per PPRA rules 2014. The tender closing date is **10-08-2026 at 08:30 AM**, with opening at 09:00 AM the same day. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via the E-Procurement System. The contact person for queries is available at phone 0454-920166 and email ms.sshjauharabad@pessi.gop.pk. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all technical documents, including manufacturer authorization and QC certificates, are complete and uploaded correctly in the E-Procurement System to avoid disqualification during the technical evaluation phase. Early submission is advised to handle any technical issues with the portal.