Private Medical Store/Pharmacy No-II at Sheikh Zayed Hospital Lahore

This tender invites bids for the operation of a Private Medical Store/Pharmacy No-II at Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, under the Pharmacy Department. The procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and involves renting and managing a 216 square feet room adjacent to the Social Welfare Office opposite the hospital canteen. The contract period is three years, extendable with a 10% annual increase. The successful bidder will provide all medical supplies, medicines, surgical supplies, and disposable items at retail prices aligned with Ministry of Health and DRAP guidelines. The scope includes maintaining medicines with sufficient shelf life, refrigeration for vaccines and insulin, and computerized billing only. The pharmacy must be managed by a qualified pharmacist and comply with all applicable drug laws and regulations. The premises must be kept clean and tidy, with the contractor responsible for electricity bills and maintenance of hospital property. The contract requires a bid security of PKR 2,700,000 in the form of a call deposit and a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract amount. Bidders must meet eligibility criteria including valid tax registrations, drug sale certificates, minimum 10 branches/outlets, and financial strength. The evaluation will be based on Quality Based Selection (QBS) with technical and financial marks. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status is essential, and bidders should ensure all documentation and registrations are current for FY 2025-26. The submission deadline is set for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM via the EPADS v2.0 online portal, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Hard copies of bid security must be submitted physically to the Pharmacy Department at Sheikh Zayed Hospital, University Road, New Muslim City, Lahore. Late or manual submissions will be disqualified. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security is submitted in original form before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, verify that all pharmacy licenses and tax documents are valid and included in your bid package to meet eligibility requirements and avoid rejection.