Supply of Medical Equipment and Furniture for 10 Bedded Hospital New Chhore and Upgradation of BHU to RHC Shadipalli Umerkot

This tender from the Office of the District Health Officer in Umerkot, Sindh, invites suppliers to provide medical equipment, machinery, instruments, furniture, and fixtures for two key healthcare projects under the ADP scheme. The projects include equipping a new 10-bedded hospital in Chhore and upgrading the Basic Health Unit to a Rural Health Center in Shadipalli, Taluka Pithoro. The procurement covers a wide range of medical and hospital furniture items essential for improving healthcare infrastructure in Umerkot. The supply involves delivering high-quality medical machinery and hospital furniture that meet the technical specifications outlined in the bidding documents. The procurement process is conducted through the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposable System (EPADS), ensuring transparency and efficiency. Bidders must be registered on the EPADS portal and comply with the single-stage two-envelope procedure. The projects are critical for enhancing healthcare services in the district, requiring careful attention to quality and timely delivery. Bidders should ensure they meet the PEC category requirements and are on the Active Taxpayers List of the FBR/SRB. The tender mandates a fixed bid security and earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as per schedule bank rules. Compliance with the Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 and submission of all required documents is essential. The financial year 2025-26 and 2026-27 timelines apply, and bidders must be prepared for a 90-day validity period for their tenders. The submission deadline is set for 16th March 2026 at 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day at the Board Room, 5th Floor, Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU), Karachi. All bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS; manual bids will not be accepted. Interested parties should carefully review the tender documents available on the Sindh e-procurement portal. Pro-Tip: Make sure to check the newspaper ad for the specific stamp duty and bid security requirements, which are often overlooked. Also, ensure your EPADS registration is complete well before the deadline to avoid last-minute submission issues.