Procurement of Surgical and Disposable Items 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 surgical and disposable medical items for multiple SICHN sites across Sindh including Karachi, Sukkur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Larkana, Jamshoro, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Mirpur Mathelo, Shahdadpur, Sujawal, and Kamber. This procurement covers surgical instruments, disposable medical supplies, circuits, sutures, dental items, and general disposables essential for hospital operations during the financial year 2026-27. The procurement is conducted under Rule-46 (2) Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure with e-bids submitted via the EPADS portal. The technical scope includes supply of items such as anesthesia face masks, surgical gowns, gloves, surgical blades, catheters, feeding tubes, sutures, disposable syringes, oxygen masks, and various other consumables. All items must conform to Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) standards and specifications. The procurement requires bidders to submit technical and financial proposals separately on EPADS, accompanied by a bid security of 2% of the estimated value and a performance security of 5% upon award. Eligible bidders must be registered with DRAP, possess valid FBR and SRB tax registrations, and demonstrate relevant experience with public or private hospitals. They must also comply with packaging, labeling, and warranty requirements as per DRAP and Sindh government regulations. Samples of quoted items must be submitted for technical evaluation. The bid validity period is 90 days from submission deadline. The deadline for bid submission is June 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., with bid opening at 11:00 a.m. at the office of the Executive Director, SICHN, Karachi. Bidders should ensure timely submission of all documents and samples to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the detailed technical specifications and ensure all samples are submitted within the stipulated timeframe to avoid rejection of their bids. Strict adherence to bid security and performance guarantee requirements is essential to remain eligible throughout the procurement process.