PGIMER Parking Chaos: Tender Flops, Security Takes Over
The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh is grappling with a parking crisis. The contract with the private agency managing the institute’s parking expired on March 31, 2025.
A fresh tender process failed to attract any bidders, sources suggest due to stringent terms and conditions. This has left the institute’s security department temporarily in charge of parking operations.
Security personnel are now managing parking duties, a task outside their usual responsibilities. The situation has led to concerns about efficiency and potential management challenges.
The PGIMER administration is currently revising the tender document, hoping to attract bids in the next round. The aim is to find a suitable private agency to resume parking management services.
This incident highlights the challenges faced by public institutions in outsourcing crucial services. The revised tender needs careful consideration to ensure smooth parking management and avoid similar disruptions in the future, impacting patients and visitors alike.
