Expression of Interest for Refreshment Items, Catering and Seating Arrangements for 17th Convocation 2026 at UVAS Lahore

University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore invites electronic bids through the Punjab e-procurement System from interested bidders including manufacturers, exclusive authorized sole distributors of foreign manufacturers, agents, contractors, firms, sole proprietors, and suppliers registered with income tax, Punjab sales tax on services (PRA), General Sales Tax (GST) and Professional Tax registered firms. Items being procured: - Refreshment Items - Catering Services - Seating Arrangements This procurement is for the 17th Convocation 2026 at UVAS Lahore. The bidding process will be conducted electronically via the Punjab e-procurement System. The estimated price for this contract is **PKR 2,996,000**. A refundable bid security of 2% amounting to Rs. 59,920 is required with the bid submission. Bidders must submit their bids electronically on or before **11:00 a.m. on 18/11/2026**. The technical bids will be opened the same day at **11:30 a.m.** in the presence of bidders. The URL for the PPRA website is http://eproc.punjab.gov.pk/ViewTender.aspx and the Punjab E-Procurement System portal is http://ep.punjab.gov.pk. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with relevant tax authorities and compliance with Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. UVAS Lahore will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by bidders in bid preparation. In case of a public holiday on the tender opening date, bids will be opened on the next working day. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely electronic submission through the Punjab e-procurement portal and to carefully prepare the refundable bid security to avoid disqualification.