Establishment of New Grain Market and Construction of Mandi Mart at Kana Kacha in Okara

The Punjab Agriculture Marketing Regulatory Authority Lahore invites technically and financially strong contractors, firms, and suppliers registered on E-PADs with valid PEC licenses for the Financial Year 2025-26 to undertake significant construction projects in Okara city. The procurement includes the establishment of a new Grain Market on Depalpur Road and the construction of a Mandi Mart at Kana Kacha in the Fruit & Vegetable Market. These projects involve large-scale civil works requiring expertise in construction and infrastructure development. The estimated cost for the Grain Market project is approximately **PKR 6.09 billion** with an earnest money deposit of **PKR 304.5 million**, while the Mandi Mart project is estimated at **PKR 92.6 million** with earnest money of **PKR 4.63 million**. Bidders must be registered with PEC in the relevant category, have active FBR/NTN registration, and be listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Experience in similar large-scale market or commercial infrastructure projects is essential. The bidding process follows the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure, with technical and financial bids to be submitted electronically via the PPRA E-PADS portal by **24th July 2026 at 11:00 AM**. Technical bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Hard copies of the technical bid documents must also be submitted at the time of opening. The department emphasizes strict compliance with bid security requirements, including submission of a valid bank guarantee. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all financial bids are complete and rates are quoted against each item as per the bidding documents to avoid disqualification. Incomplete or blank entries will be declared non-responsive. Careful review of the bidding documents and timely submission will enhance chances of success in this prestigious procurement by the Punjab Agriculture Marketing Regulatory Authority.