Procurement of Books, Periodicals, and UPS Batteries for FY 2026-27

The Health & Population Department Punjab, through its Drugs Testing Laboratory in Bahawalpur, invites bids for the procurement of books, periodicals, and UPS batteries for the fiscal year 2026-27. This tender is specifically for suppliers registered on the Punjab E-Procurement system for FY 2026-27, with established credentials in technical, financial, and managerial capabilities on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis. Items being procured: - British Pharmacopoeia 2027 (Estimated Cost: PKR 600,000) - United States Pharmacopoeia (Estimated Cost: PKR 650,000) - Manual of Drug Laws (Estimated Cost: PKR 8,000) - 12V, 5Ah Dry Battery for UPS (Estimated Cost: PKR 60,000) - 12V, 7Ah Dry Battery for UPS (Estimated Cost: PKR 160,000) - 12V, 18Ah Dry Battery for UPS (Estimated Cost: PKR 650,000) - 12 Volt Deep Cycle Lead Acid Battery (Estimated Cost: PKR 372,000) The procurement covers a range of technical items including pharmaceutical reference books and various capacities of UPS batteries essential for uninterrupted laboratory operations. The site of delivery and service is the Drugs Testing Laboratory located on Jhangi Wala Road, near Civil Hospital Bahawalpur. The scale of procurement is significant, with a total estimated cost of **PKR 2.5 million**. Eligible bidders must be registered vendors on the Punjab E-Procurement platform, possessing valid FBR registration and ATL listing. Experience in supplying similar pharmaceutical and electrical items will be advantageous. The bidding process follows the Punjab Procurement Rules PPRA 2014 (amended) and the Punjab Procurement Regulations 2024. The **closing date for submission is 17 August 2026 at 10:00 AM**, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 10:30 AM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 10 August 2026 at 10:30 AM in the meeting room of the Drugs Testing Laboratory Bahawalpur. Bidders must upload their technical and financial bids digitally on the Punjab E-Procurement System before the deadline. Earnest money at 2% of the estimated cost per lot is mandatory. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your E-Bid documents are complete and uploaded well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues on the Punjab E-Procurement portal. Early submission also allows time to address any system queries or clarifications.