Local Purchase of Medicines, Medical Devices and Surgical Disposables for Government General Hospital Samanabad Lahore

Government General Hospital Samanabad Lahore invites single-stage, two-envelope electronic bids through EP Punjab for framework contracts covering local purchase of drugs, medicines, medical devices and surgical disposables for financial year 2026-2027.

The procurement comprises three lots. Lot 1 covers multinational medicines listed in Annex A of the bidding documents, with an estimated cost of Rs. 1.0 million and bid security of Rs. 20,000. Lot 2 covers national medicines listed in Annex B, with an estimated cost of Rs. 5.0 million and bid security of Rs. 100,000. Lot 3 covers medical devices and surgical disposable items listed in Annex C, with an estimated cost of Rs. 5.0 million and bid security of Rs. 100,000.

Eligible firms or agencies must be reputable, financially sound and engaged in the pharmacy business. They must have a shop in Lahore, comprehensive storage facilities and a valid Category A retail drug sale licence on Form 9.

Bids for multinational and local medicines will be evaluated on the maximum discount offered against retail prices fixed by DRAP, under the local purchase guidelines issued by the Health & Population Department through letter SO(EP&C)6-5/2025 dated 11 June 2026 and PPRA Rules 2014. For medical devices and surgical disposables, bidders must quote discounts against market prices notified by the Drug Control Wing through the Directorate of Drug Control Punjab under letter DG/DDCP/2026/700, referenced in Annex C.

Bidding documents may be downloaded from the PPRA Punjab and EP Punjab websites. Bidders must upload a copy of bid security valid for 180 days, in the form of a CDR, pay order or demand draft from a scheduled bank of Pakistan. The original security instrument must reach the Medical Superintendent's office before bid opening; otherwise, the electronic bid will not be accepted. Hard-copy bids must also be submitted and will be considered only after successful electronic submission has been verified.

The pre-bid meeting for all three lots is scheduled for 31 October 2026 at 12:00 a.m. Bids close on 7 November 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Lots 2 and 3 will open on 7 November 2026 at 11:00 a.m.; Lot 1 will open on 17 November 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Bidders' representatives may attend the opening.

Funding will come from the Government of Punjab, District Health Authority, Health Council and Health Insurance Program. Business volume may vary according to patient requirements and budget availability. Applicable taxes will be deducted. Contact Dr. Mariam Haroon, Medical Superintendent, Government General Hospital, Samanabad Lahore, at 042 37588000 or govt.hospital.samanabad.Ihr@gmail.com.