Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Punjab Sahulat Bazars Authority (PSBA), an autonomous body established under the Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Authority Act 2025, is inviting bids for repair and replacement of filters and accessories of RO (reverse osmosis) plants across all Sahulat Bazaars throughout Punjab under a framework contract arrangement. This procurement involves an estimated cost of PKR 15.09 million and covers maintenance and replacement services for water purification systems operating across multiple Sahulat Bazaar locations in the province. The contract is structured as a framework agreement valid for one year from award, with individual work orders issued as needed with a two-month completion timeframe for each task.
Bidders must be eligible contractors registered with relevant authorities and capable of executing repair and maintenance work. Bidders are required to submit earnest money (bid security) of PKR 750,000. Interested bidders must demonstrate technical competence, relevant experience with RO plant systems, and financial stability to undertake the scope of work. There is no tender fee applicable for this procurement.
Bid documents are available in electronic format through e-procurement submission in accordance with Punjab Procurement Regulations 2024. The pre-tender meeting is scheduled for 15 September 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bids must be submitted electronically by 22 September 2026 at 09:30 AM, with opening on the same date at 10:00 AM. Bidders may contact the Assistant Director (Procurement & Contracts) at PSBA headquarters, Plot 41-B, Civic Centre, MA Johar Town, Lahore, or by telephone at +92-42-99001777 for further information.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
This is a one-year framework contract for maintenance and repair of RO water systems across multiple Sahulat Bazaar locations in Punjab, valued at PKR 15.09 million.
The structure indicates recurring demand (work orders issued on-demand rather than fixed quantities), suitable for contractors with RO system expertise and capacity for rapid deployment. The PKR 750,000 earnest money and simplified evaluation suggest moderate competition. Framework contracts typically entail lower unit margins but steady workflow; bidders should note the two-month execution window per work order and distributed geographic scope across Punjab locations.
Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state PEC category or mandatory registrations. Typically, RO plant service contractors must hold NTN registration, valid business registration from SECP or provincial authority, and evidence of technical experience with reverse osmosis systems. PEC registration (Category F for maintenance services) is often implied but should be confirmed with the procuring agency.