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The Mines & Minerals Department, Government of Punjab invites electronic bids for a framework contract to supply entertainment and gifts valued at PKR 3,010,242. This is a single-stage, one-envelope procurement conducted via the Punjab e-Procurement System at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/. The tender reference E&A(MMD)1-1/2026-27 is open to registered firms, contractors and suppliers engaged in trading and duly registered with relevant registration authorities and tax departments including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax. The estimated contract amount is PKR 3,010,242 with a bid security requirement of 5 percent (PKR 150,512) in the form of CDR, demand draft, or pay order, refundable upon contract completion. The scope covers provision of entertainment and gifts as specified in the technical specifications and schedule of requirements sections of the bidding documents.
Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered on the Punjab e-Procurement System and PPRA website, hold valid registrations with relevant tax authorities, and not be blacklisted by any government department or procuring agency. Government-owned enterprises may participate only if duly authorized by competent authority. Bidders must not have been associated, directly or indirectly, with consultancy firms engaged by the department for design and specification preparation. The successful bidder will deposit a performance guarantee of 10 percent of the contract amount under PPRA Rule-56, also in the form of CDR, demand draft, or pay order, refundable after successful delivery and contract completion. All applicable taxes and transportation costs must be included in quoted prices.
Bidding documents are available immediately from the tender publication date and may be downloaded from the PPRA website and Punjab e-Procurement System. Electronic bids must be submitted online via the e-Procurement System on 19 August 2026 at 11:00 AM sharp; bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM after verification of bid security status. The bid validity period is 90 days from submission. Conditional, ambiguous or incomplete offers, or those containing overwriting or cutting in offered rates, will be rejected. The Procurement Committee reserves the right to reject all bids under PPRA Rule 35. Contact the Section Officer General at 11-A Lawrence Road, Lahore for further information.
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Framework contract for entertainment and gifts valued at approximately PKR 3 million. Single-stage e-bidding closes 19 August 2026 with immediate opening. Requires 5% bid security (PKR 150,512) and 10% performance guarantee. Bidders must be tax-registered and PPRA-listed; government-owned entities require separate authorization. All-inclusive pricing demanded. No consultant conflict allowed. Recurring or one-time supply unclear from notice but framework language suggests potential for extension or repeat orders.
Who can bid: Open to registered firms, sole proprietors and suppliers holding valid Income Tax, Sales Tax and Punjab Sales Tax registrations and enrolled on Punjab e-Procurement System and PPRA. Must not be blacklisted by any government department. Government enterprises require competent authority authorization. Typically, bidders must also hold valid SECP or relevant business registration.