Hiring of Event Management Services for FY 2026-27 by Punjab Education Foundation

Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), an autonomous organization under the Government of Punjab, is seeking bids for hiring event management firms for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement is based in Lahore and invites sealed bids on a framework contract basis from firms, companies, sole proprietors, or general order suppliers registered with relevant authorities including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax departments. Bidders must be registered on Punjab e-Procurement (eP) under PPR-14 Rule 38 (2) (a). Items being procured: - Venue Hall with Seating Arrangements (Anywhere in Punjab) - Canopy and Seating Arrangements (Anywhere in Punjab) - Portable Marquee (Anywhere in Punjab) - Rental Furniture and Miscellaneous Items - Stages and other Allied Arrangements - Food along with Catering Services - Accommodation The scope covers comprehensive event management services including venue setup, seating, canopies, marquees, rental furniture, staging, allied arrangements, catering, and accommodation services anywhere within Punjab. The bidding document details specifications and eligibility criteria. Bidders must provide original bid security in sealed envelopes to the PEF office at 52-L, Gulberg-III near Kalma Chowk, Lahore by 2:00 PM on August 4, 2026. The bid security amounts vary per lot, ranging from PKR 80,000 to PKR 1,000,000. Eligibility requires registration with tax authorities, valid NTN and Sales Tax certificates, and compliance with Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. Bids will be opened at 2:30 PM on the same day in the presence of bidders’ representatives. The bid validity period is 120 days from the closing date. A key tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of both online bids through Punjab e-Procurement system and physical delivery of bid security to avoid disqualification. Late submissions will not be accepted. Familiarity with the Punjab e-Procurement system and strict adherence to bid security requirements will enhance chances of success.