Framework Contract for Supply of Medicines and Surgical Disposables to Government General Hospital Samanabad Lahore

The Medical Superintendent, 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 during financial year 2026-2027.

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

Eligible firms or agencies must be reputable, financially sound and engaged in the pharmacy business. They must have a shop in Lahore with 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 percentage against retail prices fixed by DRAP, under local purchase guidelines issued by the Health & Population Department through letter SO(EP&C)6-5/2025(Misc), 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 Directorate of Drug Control Punjab letter DG/DDCP/2026/700, referenced in Annex C.

Bidding documents may be downloaded from www.ppra.punjab.gov.pk and https://ep.punjab.gov.pk. A copy of the applicable bid security, valid for 180 days and issued as a CDR, pay order or demand draft by a scheduled bank of Pakistan, must be uploaded to EP Punjab. The original 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 is scheduled for 31 October 2026 at 12:00 a.m. Bids close on 7 November 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and open that day at 11:00 a.m., in the presence of bidders' representatives who choose to attend.

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