Supply of Medical Gases and Ancillary Services at Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi

This tender invites bids for the supply of medical gases and ancillary services at Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, under the Medical & Surgical Supplies category. The procurement is managed by the Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, and focuses on ensuring a reliable supply of critical medical gases including liquid medical oxygen, compressed oxygen cylinders, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, argon, helium, hydrogen, and other specialized gases. The supply will cover multiple hospital locations within Karachi, including Dow University Hospital, Ojha Institute of Chest Diseases, and Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital. The scope includes delivery on an as-needed basis with the supplier responsible for transport and logistics. The supplier must maintain backup storage capacity sufficient for 48 to 72 hours to guarantee uninterrupted supply. The gases must meet British or European Pharmacopoeia standards or equivalent, with equipment such as VIE control systems and telemetry for remote monitoring preferred. Safety and certification of cylinders and valves are mandatory, and maintenance of these components is the supplier's responsibility. The contract is a rate contract valid for 12 months, extendable for another 12 months based on performance. Bidders must comply with PEC category requirements and be registered with FBR/SRB with active taxpayer status. The bid security is 1% of the estimated cost, and the bid validity period is 90 days. The tender requires submission through the EPADS portal, and all mandatory documents including technical specifications, financial strength, and past experience certificates must be provided. The supplier must demonstrate experience supplying medical gases to hospitals with at least 300 beds. The submission deadline is on the 26th of March 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day at the Procurement Directorate, Central Warehouse, Dow University of Health Sciences (Ojha Campus), Karachi. Bidders should submit bids electronically via EPADS and ensure all bid security instruments reach the procuring agency before the deadline. The physical address for submission and correspondence is SUPARCO Road, off Main University Road, Gulzar-e-Hijri, Scheme No. 33, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure strict compliance with the mandatory qualification documents and upload all required forms on the EPADS portal. Missing or vague submissions can lead to disqualification. Also, verify the bid security instrument format and timely delivery to avoid rejection. Check the newspaper ad for any updates on public holidays affecting submission deadlines.