Procurement of Drugs and Medicine for Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology Sites

The Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN), Government of Sindh, Karachi, is procuring a comprehensive range of drugs and medicines for its multiple sites across Sindh including Karachi, Sukkur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Larkana, Jamshoro, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Mirpur Mathelo, Shahdadpur, Sujawal, and Kamber for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement covers a wide variety of pharmaceutical products including infusions, tablets, capsules, topical medicines, injections, syrups, suspensions, antibiotic injections, biologicals, anesthesia, diagnostic medicines, and antiseptic solutions. The procurement is conducted under the Rule-46 (2) Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The technical scope requires bidders to be registered with the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) and have valid tax registrations with FBR and SRB where applicable. Bidders must submit technical and financial proposals separately on the EPADS portal along with a bid security of 2% of the quoted amount and a performance security of 5% upon award. The supply must comply with the Drugs Act 1976 and DRAP regulations, including packaging, labeling, and temperature-controlled transportation. Samples of quoted drugs must be submitted for evaluation. The contract duration is for the financial year 2026-27 with rates valid until June 30, 2027. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration if applicable, FBR active taxpayer status, and proven experience supplying to tertiary care hospitals. Bidders must submit all required documents including sole agency certificates, manufacturing licenses, and financial statements. The bid opening is scheduled for June 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the SICHN office in Karachi. Bids must be submitted before 10:30 a.m. on the same day. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of all required samples and documents as non-compliance will lead to disqualification. Also, bidders should carefully prepare their financial bids on the EPADS portal as no negotiations on quoted prices are allowed. Strict adherence to packaging and delivery requirements will be critical for contract performance and avoiding penalties.