Social Health Protection Phase II OPD Health Insurance Scheme for District Health Office Gilgit

The District Health Officer Gilgit invites sealed tenders for Social Health Protection Phase II, the OPD Health Insurance Scheme, for financial year 2026-27. Invitations are extended to well-reputed, experienced, licensed and registered firms, distributors, dealers, manufacturers, pharmacies and service providers. Only registered firms holding valid licences and registrations are eligible to participate.

The required bid security is Rs. 800,000, to be submitted as a CDR from a scheduled bank with the bid. An offer without the required bid security will be rejected. Quotations must be submitted on the firm's original letterhead, duly signed and stamped. Quoted rates must be computerized and free from cutting, overwriting or erasing. Each bidder must also submit an original, valid affidavit confirming that the firm or company is not blacklisted and that there is no litigation against it.

Bidding documents containing the specific terms and conditions can be obtained from the office of the District Health Officer Gilgit during duty hours. Applicants must submit a written request together with a treasury challan for the tender document fee in accordance with the financial account directives for 2026-27. A tender copy will be issued only upon submission of the treasury challan.

A pre-bid meeting will take place on 18 November 2026 at 11:00 AM in the office of the District Health Officer Gilgit. Participation in this meeting is restricted to firms that have purchased the bidding documents. Firms must present proof of purchase, in the form of a copy of the treasury challan, at the meeting.

The deadline for submitting bids is 30 November 2026 at 12:00 AM. Bids will be opened on 30 November 2026 at 12:30 PM. Tenders received after the stipulated date and time will not be entertained. If the opening date is declared a public or local holiday, opening will take place on the next working day at the same time and venue.

The successful bidder must provide performance security equal to 10% of the annual estimated contract value, in the form of a CDR, within the prescribed period following issuance of the letter of acceptance. The successful bidder must establish and maintain a medicine-dispensing facility within Gilgit City or at an easily accessible location near the DHO office premises. The procuring agency reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in accordance with applicable procurement rules. The responsible officer is Dr. Muhammad Fazal Siraj, District Health Officer Gilgit.