Supply of Drinking Mineral/Bottled Water at SBP Banking Services Corporation Lahore

This tender invites bids for the supply of drinking mineral and bottled water at the State Bank of Pakistan Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC) Lahore. The procurement is managed by the General Services Unit of SBP BSC Lahore and falls under the Food & Catering category. The contract duration is two years, requiring daily delivery of 19-liter bottled water in bulk during working hours from 09:00 to 17:30, five days a week. The successful bidder will supply approximately 20,950 bottles over the contract period. The scope includes providing bottled water that meets specified quality standards, with delivery accomplished upon receipt at the purchaser's site. The supplier must also provide at least 20 water dispensers in good working condition, 200 empty bottles without security charges, and monthly cleaning services for the dispensers. The delivery schedule demands punctuality and bulk supply as per actual requirements, emphasizing operational reliability in Lahore. Bidders must comply with eligibility criteria including registration with tax authorities, presence in Lahore, valid PSQCA license, ISO or HACCP certification, and a minimum annual turnover of PKR 30 million over the last three years. Experience supplying bottled water to at least five government, semi-government, private, or multinational organizations in the last five years is mandatory. The tender follows the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and requires bid security of PKR 50,000 in the form of a payment order or bank draft. Submission deadline is set for Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day at the General Services Unit, 5th Floor, State Bank of Pakistan Banking Services Corporation, Lahore. Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS). The contract requires a 5% performance guarantee of the total estimated contract amount, valid for the entire contract duration. Pro-Tip: Ensure the bid security original is submitted physically before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, verify all eligibility documents including PSQCA and ISO/HACCP certifications are current and complete to meet the stringent qualification criteria.