Procurement of Flood Fighting Machinery Dumpers and Trailers in Punjab Irrigation Department

The Punjab Irrigation Department invites bids for the procurement of flood fighting machinery specifically dumpers and trailers. This tender is issued by the Punjab Irrigation Department based in Lahore, Punjab. The procurement involves supply of flood fighting machinery to support irrigation and flood control efforts in the province. Items being procured: - Dumpers - Trailers The technical scope includes supply of heavy machinery suitable for flood fighting operations. The machinery must meet the specifications detailed in the bidding documents and be delivered to the designated sites within the stipulated completion date of 31.12.2027. The procurement process requires bidders to be registered on the Punjab e-Procurement System (e-P) and hold valid registrations with relevant tax authorities including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax. Additionally, bidders must attach valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration for the year 2025-26 and provide receipts for professional tax and Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) registration for 2026-27. The tender follows a single stage two envelope procedure as per PPRA-2014 rules. Earnest Money/Bid Security of 3% of the estimated cost is mandatory, with a validity of 120 days beyond the bid submission date. The bid security must be deposited via PSID generated by the e-P system in favor of the Executive Engineer Machinery Division, Lahore. Manual bids or submissions by hand will not be accepted. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 12.08.2026 at 12:30 PM and technical bid submission deadline on 19.08.2026 at 1:00 PM. The technical bids will be opened on the same day at 1:30 PM in the office of the Chief Engineer Development Zone, Lahore. Only technically responsive bidders will be invited for financial bid opening. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required registrations and bid securities are properly submitted through the e-Procurement portal to avoid disqualification. Timely attendance at the pre-bid meeting can also provide valuable clarifications and improve bid quality.