Outsourcing of Histopathology Services for Holy Family Hospital Rawalpindi for Financial Year 2026-27

Holy Family Hospital Rawalpindi invites electronic bids for the outsourcing of histopathology services for financial year 2026-27 under bid reference PC/P/HFH/21/R. Eligible bidders are well-reputed laboratories with one year of experience in the government or private sector, registered on the e-Procurement system and with the relevant registration authorities and tax departments or authorities.

The procurement will follow the single-stage, two-envelope bidding procedure under Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 through the Punjab e-Procurement system. Bidding documents in English, containing detailed specifications and terms and conditions, are available immediately after publication. They can also be downloaded from http://ppra.punjab.gov.pk/view_tender and http://ep.punjab.gov.pk. Bidders are encouraged to register on the e-Procurement system to participate.

Electronic bids must be submitted through http://ep.punjab.gov.pk on or before 28 November 2026 at 10:00 am. Bidders must provide bid security of up to 2% of the estimated cost of the quoted items, as detailed in the tender documents. The security must be uploaded on the EP-Portal through a generated PSID in accordance with the portal requirements. Physical instruments, including CDRs and bank guarantees, will not be accepted.

Bids submitted within the stipulated deadline will be opened on the same day at 10:30 am at Holy Family Hospital, F Block, Satellite Town, Said Pur Road, Rawalpindi. Bidders' representatives may attend. Bid validity is 180 days from the opening date. Items must be quoted in both the technical and financial proposals with brand names and generic names. Hard copies of electronic bids are not required.

The procuring agency will not be responsible for submission failures caused by technical errors or internet failures, or for bidders' preparation and submission costs. Corrupt or unreadable electronic bids or proposals, including entries and records submitted on the portal, will be rejected. If the opening day is an official holiday, bids will be opened the next day at the same time and venue.

Procurement is governed by Punjab Procurement Rules 2014, as amended, and Punjab Procurement Regulations 2024. The response period is calculated exclusively from publication on the PPRA website. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Purchase and Tender Department during working hours before bid opening. The issuing officer is the Medical Superintendent, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi. Telephone: 051-9291225.