Independence Day Celebration Arrangements by Municipal Corporation Multan

Municipal Corporation Multan invites electronic bids for comprehensive arrangements of Independence Day celebrations on 14th August 2026 under Punjab Procurement Regulations 2024 and PPRA Rules 2014. The procurement encompasses seven major items with a total estimated cost of Rs 2,990,000 including digital fireworks display for five minutes, illumination of government buildings with digital light systems in green and white theme at four locations (MC Building Mumtazabad, Gulshan Market, Commissioner Office, Commissioner House) for three days on rental basis, distribution of sweets among inmates and residents of various hospitals, jails, orphanages and old age homes with packaging, distribution of gifts among children at similar institutions, and installation of panaflex screens, banners and steamers for billboards and displays across Multan city.

Bidders must be registered with relevant tax authorities and capable of providing the services on daily rental basis. Bid security of 5 percent of total estimated cost must be submitted in the form of a CDR in favour of Chief Officer Municipal Corporation Multan. Successful bidders shall deposit additional performance guarantee at 5 percent of the contract amount before issuance of supply order. All quoted rates must be in Pakistani Rupees inclusive of applicable taxes, with taxes deductible as per government regulations. The Municipal Corporation reserves the right to reject any or all bids at any stage prior to acceptance.

Bidding documents are available free of cost on EPADS portal at https://punjab.eprocure.gov.pk/ and https://ppra.punjab.gov.pk/. Electronic bids must be submitted through EPADS with original hard copy bid security CDR submitted before the closing deadline. E-bids will be submitted up till 10th August 2026 at 11:00 AM with opening scheduled for 10th August 2026 at 11:30 AM at Committee Room, MC Office Mumtazabad. Bidders should contact Chief Officer Municipal Corporation Multan at telephone 061-9330331 for further details and clarifications.

This is a single-event procurement for Independence Day 2026 covering fireworks, illumination, catering (sweets and gifts distribution), and promotional materials across Multan. Total value Rs 2.99 million split across seven line items suggests opportunities for specialized sub-contractors in pyrotechnics, electrical/lighting, and event logistics. The 5 percent bid security and 5 percent performance guarantee are standard. Notable: all items are short-term rentals (3 days maximum), implying no inventory commitment post-event. Closing is August 10, 2026, leaving minimal lead time for sourcing and setup before August 13–14 celebration dates.

Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with Pakistani tax authorities (NTN/SECP as applicable). The notice specifies firms, sole proprietors, and companies are eligible provided they hold valid tax registration. Typically for such event services, bidders require valid business registration, GST compliance, and demonstrated capacity in relevant domain (pyrotechnics licenses for fireworks, electrical contractor licenses for lighting). Foreign companies may be considered if registered locally.