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Description / Scope of Work
The School Education Department, Government of the Punjab, invites bids for the purchase of goods and consumables under a framework contract for the financial year 2026-27, with an estimated cost of Rs. 229,559,000. The procurement covers stationery, printing and publication materials, computer stationery, entertainment and gifts, repair and maintenance items, plant and machinery, furniture and fixtures, and allied contingency items required by the Strategic Management Unit. The contract is being procured through a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure in accordance with Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 as amended, and is extendable for one further year subject to satisfactory performance and departmental requirements. The goods will be supplied on an as-and-when-required, package or lot-wise basis at rates agreed by successful bidders, with the contract period covering one financial year.
Bidders must provide bid security equivalent to five percent of the estimated cost of each lot or package. The bidding process requires submission of technical and financial proposals in separate envelopes. Eligible bidders should possess relevant business registration and tax compliance credentials, including SECP or NTN registration as applicable to their category of business. All bidders are required to submit performance guarantees and sign an integrity pact as part of their bid submission to ensure transparency and fair competition.
Bid documents are available from the Project Director, School Education Department, 11-A Lawrence Road, Lahore. Interested bidders should submit their complete bids including all required forms and supporting documents as specified in the bidding document. The opening and evaluation of bids will be conducted according to the procedures outlined in the instructions to bidders section of the bidding document. For further information and clarification regarding this procurement, bidders may contact the Strategic Management Unit of the School Education Department.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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Framework contract for mixed goods categories (stationery, printing, IT consumables, furniture, repair and maintenance) for a provincial education department.
Total estimated value Rs. 229.56 million across multiple lots offers significant recurring revenue opportunity. Multi-year potential with extension clause makes this attractive for distributors and suppliers holding relevant stock. Submission requires formal bid security, performance guarantee, and integrity pact—standard but administratively demanding. Single-stage two-envelope procedure suggests straightforward evaluation on price after technical pass-through.
Who can bid: Typically, bidders must hold valid business registration (SECP or relevant authority), valid NTN from FBR, and sales tax registration where applicable. No specific PEC or professional qualification mentioned; eligibility appears open to registered merchandise suppliers and distributors. Bidders should confirm absence of blacklisting or debarment from Punjab government procurement.