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Description / Scope of Work
The Auqaf & Religious Affairs Department, Government of Punjab, through the Punjab Auqaf Organization (PAO), invites sealed bids for the purchase of furniture and fixtures for the Integrated Operation Management and Establishment of Centralized Command and Control Room project. The estimated contract value is Rs. 50,00,000 (50 million Pakistani rupees). This procurement is for furnishing a centralized command and control facility that will support the administrative and operational functions of the Punjab Auqaf Organization, which manages a vast portfolio of religious endowments, including shrines, mosques, and associated properties across Punjab. The project location is Lahore, at the offices of the Auqaf Department on the Mall near Lahore High Court. Bids must be submitted in a single stage, one envelope format, and all supporting documentation must be complete and self-contained.
Eligible bidders must provide evidence of valid tax registration (tax certificate), demonstrate previous project experience with relevant references, and submit all required technical documentation as specified in Annex A. Bidders must not be blacklisted and are required to submit an affidavit confirming this status along with a Non-Disclosure Agreement. An earnest money deposit of Rs. 1,00,000 (representing 2 percent of the estimated cost) must accompany each bid as security. Bids containing any ambiguity, conditionality, or deviation from specified formats will be interpreted to the disadvantage of the bidder and may result in disqualification. In strict compliance with Public Procurement Rules 2004, Rule 31, no bidder may alter, amend, or modify their bid after the submission deadline.
Bid documents are available from the Punjab Auqaf Organization office at Aiwan-e-Auqaf, Ground Floor, the Mall, Lahore. Sealed bids must be submitted by 01:00 PM on 07 September 2026 to the same address. Bids will be opened publicly at 02:00 PM on the same date. Bidders should carefully review all annexures including Requirements Specifications (Annex A), Checklist for Bid Submission (Annex B), Financial Offer Form (Annex F), and other contract conditions governing the procurement. Prospective bidders are urged to contact the Punjab Auqaf Organization for any clarifications regarding tender requirements.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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This is a Rs. 50 million furniture procurement for a command and control facility operated by Punjab's Auqaf Department.
The scope appears to involve furnishing a centralized administrative and operational hub in Lahore, managing religious endowments and shrine operations. The bid deadline is 07 September 2026 with earnest money fixed at 2 percent. The single-envelope bidding format and strict compliance requirements suggest a straightforward commercial procurement without technical complexities, but bidders must ensure complete documentation compliance to avoid disqualification.
Who can bid: Bidders must possess valid tax registration certificate and prior project experience with documented references. Non-blacklisting affidavit and NDA signature are mandatory. Typically, for furniture procurement by provincial government departments, suppliers should be registered with relevant commercial authorities (SECP for companies or FBR for individuals/partnerships) and must hold valid National Tax Number (NTN).