E-Procurement for Hiring of Event Management Services Regarding Diwali Celebrations

The Human Rights & Minority Affairs Department, Government Of The Punjab is inviting bids under the Punjab Procurement Rules (PPR) 2014 for hiring event management services specifically for Diwali celebrations in two locations. Items being procured: - Lot#01: Diwali Celebrations at Rahim Yar Khan with an estimated cost of PKR 55 million - Lot#02: Diwali Celebrations at Lahore with an estimated cost of PKR 25 million The procurement is conducted through an e-procurement portal of the Punjab Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) and follows a single-stage, two-envelope bidding process. Bidders must submit technical and financial bids separately, duly completed, signed, and stamped online at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/auth/login. Bid security is required at 2% of the estimated price for each bid, and a performance guarantee of 2% of the contract value is also mandatory. The bid validity period is 120 days from the date of bid opening. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives at the Human Rights & Minority Affairs Department office located at House No. 24, Block C 2, Gulberg III, Lahore. The bid closing date and time is Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for 11:30 AM the same day. Interested bidders should ensure they have valid FBR and ATL registration and meet any other eligibility criteria as detailed in the bidding documents. A scanned copy of the bid security payment must be submitted with the technical bid. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the technical specifications and submission requirements on the PPRA portal to avoid disqualification due to incomplete or non-compliant bids. Early submission is advised to handle any technical issues with the online portal.