Hiring of Event Management Firm for Minority Day Event Conference and Seminar

The Human Rights and Minority Affairs Department Lahore invites sealed bids through e-PADS under Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014 (PPRA Rules) for hiring an event management firm specifically for the Minority Day event. This procurement is based in Lahore, Punjab, and targets firms, companies, sole proprietors, or general order suppliers duly registered with PPRA and relevant tax authorities including Income Tax, Sales Tax, Punjab Sales Tax, and PRA. Items being procured: - Conference & Seminar event management services The scope includes comprehensive event management for a conference and seminar, requiring professional handling of all event-related activities. The department expects bidders to upload electronic bids and submit a bid security of 2% of the estimated price in the form of CDR, Bank Guarantee, Demand Draft, or Pay Order. The bids will be opened electronically on the same day as submission. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with PPRA, relevant tax authorities, and compliance with Punjab Procurement Rules. Firms must demonstrate experience in managing similar scale events and provide earnest money as bid security. The bid validity period is 120 days after submission. Key dates include the bid submission deadline on 24th July 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the Section Officer (Admin) at the Human Rights and Minority Affairs Department, House No. 24, Block C-2, Gulberg III, Lahore, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM until 22nd July 2026. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all electronic bid documents are complete and uploaded correctly on the Punjab Public Procurement Regulatory Authority portal before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Attention to detail in bid security documentation is crucial for acceptance.