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The Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra), a government entity under the Government of the Punjab, invites pre-qualification of firms for the procurement of imported auditorium and hall chairs along with woolen carpet. The procurement is intended for Hall-I, II and III at the Mall Complex and Hall-I and II at the Cultural Complex in Lahore, Punjab. The project will be executed through a two-stage process: pre-qualification followed by competitive bidding. Interested firms must submit their pre-qualification applications through the Punjab e-Procurement System (EPADS) at ep.punjab.gov.pk. The pre-qualification reference number is LAC/ADMIN.PQ/2026-01, issued on 29 September 2026.
Eligible applicants must demonstrate relevant experience in importing and supplying auditorium chairs and carpeting materials, possess valid manufacturer or principal authorization, maintain adequate financial capacity, and provide evidence of local after-sales support and storage logistics capability. Applicants must submit comprehensive documentation including corporate information, past performance records, import experience certificates, technical and service personnel details, and declarations confirming non-blacklisting status and integrity compliance. All applicants are required to provide technical specifications, warranties, and evidence of ISO certifications where applicable.
Pre-qualification submissions must be completed through the EPADS portal before 2:00 pm on 14 October 2026, with opening scheduled for 2:30 pm the same day. Firms should ensure all mandatory documents are included in their submissions as outlined in the required forms and annexures. No financial offers are accepted at the pre-qualification stage; successful pre-qualified firms will proceed to the competitive bidding phase. For further clarifications regarding the tender process and requirements, interested parties should refer to the complete pre-qualification document available on the EPADS system.
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Alhamra is seeking imported auditorium chairs and woolen carpet for multiple performance halls across two venue complexes in Lahore.
This is a pre-qualification stage; financial bids follow only if pre-qualified. The scope spans five halls total, suggesting a medium-scale procurement of imported seating and flooring furnishings. Applicants must demonstrate prior import experience, active manufacturer relationships, local service infrastructure, and financial stability—barriers excluding purely domestic suppliers or trading intermediaries without supply-chain depth.
Who can bid: Eligible applicants must be registered with SECP (for companies) or NTN (tax registration), hold valid manufacturer or authorized distributor credentials, demonstrate prior import experience with auditorium furnishings, and provide evidence of local after-sales and storage support capacity. Applicants must not be blacklisted and must execute an integrity pact.