Procurement of Miscellaneous Equipment for 10-Bed ICU at RHQ Hospital Chilas Diamer Basha Dam Project

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) through its Diamer Basha Dam Project invites sealed bids for the procurement of miscellaneous equipment for a 10-bed ICU at the RHQ Hospital in Chilas, Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan. This procurement is planned under the FY 2026-27 budget and aims to equip the hospital with essential medical goods to enhance critical care facilities. Items being procured: - Miscellaneous equipment for 10-bed ICU at RHQ Hospital, Chilas The scope includes supply of all specified medical equipment as detailed in the bidding documents available on the EPADS v2.0 portal. Bidders must ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards suitable for hospital ICU use. The procurement follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique under the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and provide bid security as specified, either by Pay Order, Call Deposit, Demand Draft, or a bid securing declaration in the prescribed format. The bidding documents contain detailed terms, conditions, and requirements. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Late or manual submissions will not be accepted. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Interested vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 are advised to register promptly. A tutorial for registration is available on YouTube. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified for this procurement in accordance with Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Relevant notifications are available on the procuring agency's and PPRA's websites. Bidders are advised to carefully review all bidding documents and ensure timely submission. One practical tip is to complete EPADS registration well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues during bid submission.