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Description / Scope of Work
Punjab Financial Advisory Services (PFAS), Government of the Punjab, invites bids for a framework contract covering stationery, IT and general store items under procurement reference PFAS/2026-27/03. This is a single stage two envelope procurement conducted in accordance with the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. The framework contract will establish terms and pricing for supply of consumable and general items required by PFAS across its operations in Punjab, with quantities and delivery schedules to be determined through individual purchase orders issued under the framework agreement. The procuring agency reserves the right to vary quantities at the time of award.
Eligible bidders must satisfy pre-qualification and post-qualification criteria as outlined in the bidding document, including proof of registration with relevant authorities, financial capability, and experience in supply of similar goods. Bidders are required to submit bid security as specified in the technical specifications section. The bidding document specifies that bidders must be single legal entities, with a maximum of one bid per bidder or associated party, and all submissions must comply with the format and signing requirements detailed in the instructions to bidders.
The complete bidding document is available through Punjab E-Procurement System. Bids must be submitted in two separate envelopes in the prescribed format on or before the deadline. The opening of technical and financial proposals will be conducted by the procuring agency in accordance with Punjab Procurement Authority Act 2009 and its rules. Bidders are advised to conduct their own technical and financial due diligence and may seek clarification on the bidding document from PFAS prior to submission. PFAS reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to cancel or withdraw from the procurement process at any stage without assigning reasons.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
PFAS is procuring stationery, IT and general consumables via framework contract—essentially a standing supplier agreement with call-off orders over multiple years.
This is recurring procurement under Punjab Procurement Rules 2014, suited for suppliers with stable inventory and distribution capacity. The two-envelope format (technical and financial) suggests moderate complexity. Bidders should note that framework contracts typically involve lower per-order margins but longer-term revenue visibility; suppliers must be prepared for variable order volumes and potentially tight delivery windows. Registration and financial documentation will be scrutinised at post-qualification.
Who can bid: Typically, bidders must be registered with the relevant corporate authority (SECP for private companies or equivalent), hold valid NTN, and possess experience in supply of similar goods. Any vendor blacklisting by government procurement agencies disqualifies bidders. The notice requires post-qualification assessment of technical and financial capability. Sole proprietors, partnerships and private limited companies are typically eligible provided they meet financial and operational thresholds.