Framework Contracts for Medicines, Surgical Disposables, Laptops and IT Equipment for Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology Sargodha

The Dean, Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology (NSIC), Sargodha invites electronic bids from eligible bidders for framework contracts for financial year 2026-27. Bidders must submit separate electronic bids against each lot or package through E-PADS, in accordance with the schedule of requirements and bidding documents.

Lot 1 covers the bulk purchase of drugs and medicines, surgical items and disposable medical devices for financial year 2026-27. Its estimated cost is Rs. 980,000,000, with bid security of 2%. Lot 2 covers the purchase of laptops and IT equipment for financial year 2026-27. Its estimated cost is Rs. 5,000,000, with bid security of 2%.

The complete bidding documents, including detailed terms, conditions and the schedule of requirements, can be downloaded from www.ppra.punjab.gov.pk and E-PADS at https://eprocure.gov.pk/. The response period is calculated exclusively from publication of the advertisement on the PPRA website at http://eproc.punjab.gov.pk.

Bidders must furnish security equal to 2% of the estimated cost through a CDR, demand draft, pay order or bank guarantee issued by a scheduled bank of Pakistan in favour of the CEO / Dean, Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology (NSIC), Sargodha. The security must carry a 100% encashment warranty, be confirmed by the concerned bank within three days of the claim and remain valid for at least 180 days. Conditional bank guarantees will not be accepted. A copy must accompany the technical bid, while the original security and confirmatory bank correspondence must reach the CEO / Dean Office before technical bids are opened.

The procurement follows the single-stage, two-envelope procedure under Rule 38(2)(a) of the Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014, as amended. Technical evaluation will follow the criteria in the bidding documents, and only compliant bidders will be declared technically responsive.

Electronic bids must be submitted through E-PADS by 11:00 AM on 14 November 2026. Bids will be opened through E-PADS at 11:30 AM that day in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. Late bids will not be entertained. If the deadline falls on an official or local holiday, submission and opening will move to the next working day.

Clarification requests may be submitted to the procuring agency through E-PADS or in writing at least seven days before the submission deadline. Updated E-PADS guidelines and the Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014 apply, with the amended rules prevailing in case of conflict. The contact officer is Prof. Dr. Syed Khurram Shahzad, Dean, Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology (NSIC), Sargodha, at nsicpc@gmail.com.