Purchase and Repair of Medical and Office Supplies Lower Chitral

The District Health Officer Lower Chitral is inviting sealed bids under the Single Stage One Envelope procedure as per KP-PPRA rules 2014 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is specifically for the purchase, supply, and repair of various medical and office-related items and services required by the health department in Lower Chitral. The bidding process will be conducted through the EPADS (E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System) portal, and suppliers must be registered with KP-PPRA and EPADS to participate. Items being procured: - Purchase of Bedding Clothing - Purchase of Laboratory Chemicals - Purchase of Contingency - Repair of Machinery Equipment - Purchase of Stationery - Filling of Oxygen Cylinders - Supply of Printing Items (printing press owners only) - Repair of Vehicle - Transportation of Goods - Pitty Repair The scope includes procurement of consumables like bedding clothing, laboratory chemicals, stationery, and contingency items. It also covers repair services for machinery and vehicles, filling of oxygen cylinders, printing supplies limited to printing press owners, and transportation of goods. All supplies and services must comply with the required quality standards and be delivered within stipulated timelines. Bidders must submit original bid security in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) in the name of District Health Officer Lower Chitral. The solicitation documents can be downloaded from EPADS and the KP-PPRA website. Bidders are required to upload scanned copies of their bids and all mandatory documents on EPADS before the deadline. Hand, post, courier, email, or fax submissions will not be accepted. All stores must be completed within 30 days for local items and 90 days for imported items, with penalties applicable for delays. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with KP-PPRA, FBR, and ATL, and experience in similar supply and repair contracts. Rates must remain valid until 30 June 2027. The firm or supplier will bear all taxes and replacement responsibilities for substandard items. The closing date for submission is **6th August 2026 at 10:00 AM**, with bids opening at 10:30 AM the same day in the presence of suppliers or their representatives. Interested bidders should ensure timely registration on EPADS and careful preparation of computerized quotations printed on company letterhead to avoid rejection. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security (CDR) is original and properly named, and upload all documents well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical disqualifications due to system issues or incomplete submissions.