Supply of Medicines to Employees of Water and Sanitation Agency Multan (In-Service and Retired)

Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Multan is inviting sealed bids from registered suppliers and contractors for the supply of medicines to its employees, both in-service and retired, under the Punjab e-Procurement System. This procurement is being conducted through the Single Stage Two Envelope Bidding Procedure, and all bids must be submitted electronically via the Punjab e-Procurement System portal. The department is specifically seeking bids from registered local chemists or druggists (wholesalers or retailers) operating in Multan city, with preference for those located near Ghanta Ghar Chowk, MDA Chowk, Nishter Hospital Road, and other main localities. Items being procured: - Supply of Medicines to the Employees of WASA (In Service & Retired) (Estimated Cost: Rs. 35,000,000, Bid Security: Rs. 700,000) The technical scope includes the monthly supply of medicines on discounted rates to WASA employees. Bidders must possess a valid Drug Sale License on Form-9 (Pharmacy) as per Government and Health Department regulations. Only technically responsive bidders will qualify for the opening of financial bids. The contract will be valid for one year, extendable as per requirements. Experience of supplying to government hospitals or institutions is mandatory, and supporting documents such as award letters or purchase orders must be attached. Payments will be made monthly, and in case of non-availability, the supplier is responsible for arranging alternate stock. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered on the Punjab e-Procurement System (manual submissions are not allowed), provide an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper, and submit a digital bid security of Rs. 700,000. The successful bidder must also furnish a performance guarantee equivalent to 5% of the total contract amount. All PPRA rules apply, and conditional tenders will not be accepted. The submission deadline is 12-10-2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day via the e-Procurement portal. A practical tip: Ensure your Drug Sale License and all supporting documents are up to date and uploaded correctly on the Punjab e-Procurement System to avoid disqualification at the technical evaluation stage.