Supply of Medicines and Surgical Items for District Central Prison Mardan

The District Central Prison Mardan is procuring medicines and surgical items for the fiscal year 2026-27 with an estimated cost of **PKR 50,000,000**. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of essential medical supplies for inmates and staff at the prison facility located in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The technical scope includes a wide range of medicines and surgical consumables required for the prison hospital. Bidders must submit their tenders through the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (KPPRA) e-procurement portal. The tender follows a single stage two envelope procedure, where technical and financial bids are submitted separately but simultaneously. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). They must also comply with all relevant government regulations and provide a 2% earnest money deposit in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) from a scheduled bank. The tender documents are available online and must be downloaded and submitted via the EPADS system. The tender was published on **21st July 2026 at 2:00 PM**, with the closing and opening of bids scheduled for the same day at 2:30 PM. Interested suppliers should ensure timely submission to avoid disqualification. The submission address is the office of the Superintendent, District Central Prison Mardan. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the technical specifications and ensure all required documents, including the CDR and registration certificates, are complete and valid. Late submissions or incomplete bids will be rejected. Familiarity with the EPADS portal and early preparation of the bid can significantly improve chances of success.