Engagement of Consulting Firm on Short Consultancy for PLRA Tier-III Certified Datacenter

The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) Lahore is seeking to engage a consulting firm for a short consultancy focused on their Tier-III Certified Datacenter. This procurement is conducted under the Punjab e-Procurement System using the Single Stage Two Envelope Method as per PPR-2014 regulations. Interested bidders must be registered on the Punjab e-Procurement System to participate, as manual or postal tenders will not be accepted. Items being procured: - Engagement of Consulting Firm on Short Consultancy for PLRA Tier-III Certified Datacenter The consultancy involves providing expert advisory services related to the Tier-III certification of the PLRA datacenter, ensuring compliance with required standards and operational excellence. The scope includes technical evaluation, documentation, and guidance to maintain the datacenter’s certification status. Eligible bidders should have relevant experience in datacenter consultancy, preferably with certifications or prior work in Tier-III or equivalent standards. Registration with FBR and inclusion on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) is mandatory. PEC category is not explicitly mentioned but relevant consultancy credentials will be advantageous. The last date for bid submission is **19-08-2026 till 12:00 p.m.** with bid opening scheduled on the same day at 12:30 p.m. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Punjab e-Procurement portal (https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/). A bid security of PKR 50,000 is required and must be submitted electronically as per PITB/Punjab e-Procurement guidelines; no physical instruments like CDR or bank guarantees will be accepted. The submission address for queries and correspondence is the Dy. Director (Procurement), PLRA, 2 km Thokar Niaz Baig Bypass, Opposite DHA-EME Sector, Main Multan Road, Lahore. Contact phone: 042-99330125-26, email: proc.officer@punjab-zameen.gov.pk. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your registration on the Punjab e-Procurement System is complete and up to date well before the deadline. Upload all required documents carefully and attach proof of electronic bid security to avoid disqualification. Early submission is recommended to handle any technical issues.