Prequalification of Tertiary Care Hospitals for KDLB Panel

The **Karachi Dock Labour Board (KDLB)** invites applications for prequalification of tertiary care hospitals for enlistment on the KDLB panel. The purpose is to establish a panel of qualified hospitals capable of providing tertiary healthcare services to eligible KDLB beneficiaries. Interested firms and hospitals should review the complete bidding and prequalification documents before applying through the designated electronic procurement system. Mandatory item or lot list: Specific item list not provided in the notice. The notice identifies one scope only: Tender/2026-001, Prequalification of Tertiary Care Hospitals for Enlistment on the KDLB Panel. No quantities, units, lot numbers, estimated cost, reserve amount, or service rates are printed. The technical scope is expected to cover the hospital credentials, tertiary-care facilities, qualified medical personnel, clinical departments, diagnostic and treatment capabilities, infrastructure, licensing, relevant experience, and capacity required for panel enlistment. Applicants should rely on the complete documents for detailed qualification criteria, forms, declarations, evaluation requirements, and any supporting evidence. The notice does not specify a bid security, earnest money, CDR, processing fee, or minimum financial threshold. Applicants should nevertheless check the documents for any required undertaking, registration proof, tax documentation, and Active Taxpayer List status before submission. Soft copies of the complete bidding documents may be downloaded from EPADS System Version 2.0 at https://epads.gov.pk. Applications must be duly filled, stamped, signed, scanned, and uploaded electronically through the relevant EPADS option. Physical or otherwise submitted bids will not be accepted. The submission deadline is **28 August 2026 at 10:00 hours**. Electronic submissions will be opened on **28 August 2026 at 10:30 hours** in the presence of authorized representatives at KDLB Board Room 58, West Wharf Road, Karachi. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for **12 August 2026 at 11:30 hours** at the GM(E) office, KPT Head Office, Eduljee Dinshaw Road, Karachi. For technical registration or training support, bidders may contact EPADS PPRA Islamabad at 051-111-137-237. The practical tip is to complete EPADS registration early, validate all scanned documents, and retain proof of successful upload before the deadline.