Entertainment and Gifts Procurement

The Mines and Minerals Department Lahore is inviting bids for the procurement of entertainment and gifts as per the tender reference E&A(MMD)1-1/2026-27. This tender is specifically issued by the Section Officer General, Mines & Minerals Department located at 11-A, Lawrence Road, Lahore. The procurement is for entertainment and gifts with an estimated cost of PKR 3,010,242. Items being procured: - Entertainment and Gifts The tender scope includes supply of the specified items under a single stage one envelope procedure through the Punjab e-Procurement System. Bidders must be registered firms or contractors on the Punjab e-Procurement System and PPRA website, engaged in trading and registered with relevant tax authorities including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax. The bidding process requires submission of bids electronically by 19-08-2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Earnest Money in the form of CDR at 5% of the estimated cost (PKR 150,512) is mandatory and refundable. The successful bidder will also be required to provide a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract amount prior to contract execution. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with tax authorities, compliance with PPRA rules, and submission of duly signed and stamped bid documents. The bid validity period is 90 days from submission. All applicable taxes are to be borne by the contractor. The tender documents are available for immediate download from the PPRA and Punjab e-Procurement websites. The submission deadline is strictly 19-08-2026 at 11:00 AM. Bidders should ensure their bids are complete, unambiguous, and submitted in accordance with the tender conditions. Overwriting or cutting on rates is acceptable only if done with ballpoint pen. One practical tip for bidders is to carefully check the bid security deposit status on the Punjab e-Procurement system before bid submission to avoid disqualification.