Local Purchase of Drugs Medicines Disposable Items on 24/7 Emergency Basis for SMBBIT Karachi

The Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma (SMBBIT) Karachi is procuring drugs, medicines, and disposable items on a 24/7 emergency basis for the financial years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28. This procurement is critical to ensure uninterrupted medical supplies for trauma care in Karachi and its satellite centers across Sindh. The scope includes regular indenting and emergency supply of pharmaceutical products and disposables with strict adherence to quality and timely delivery requirements. Bidders must be registered with EPADS SPPRA and hold valid FBR/NTN and GST certificates. Experience in supplying medicines on a 24/7 basis to medical institutions is mandatory. The technical bid must include a valid drug sales license, professional tax certificate, and evidence of financial soundness with a bank certificate demonstrating capability for transactions up to PKR 50 million. The supplier must have a medical store within 1 km of SMBBIT or nearest proximity and use software-based billing and indent management. The tender requires submission of a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 5,000 via pay order in favor of SMBBIT Karachi. Earnest money (bid security) of Rs. 1,500,000 and performance security of Rs. 3,000,000 are mandatory. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS SPPRA before the closing date. All bid documents must be signed on every page, and failure to upload the tender purchase receipt will result in rejection. The delivery timeline is critical with supplies required within 2 hours of indenting during shifts. Penalties apply for delays and non-compliance. Bidders should carefully review the detailed terms and conditions, including the requirement for free samples and compliance with shelf life standards. The submission deadline and bid opening dates are as per the official EPADS portal. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all documents are complete, signed, and uploaded correctly to avoid disqualification due to procedural errors.