Frame Work Contract for Various Items by Mines & Minerals Department

The Mines & Minerals Department Lahore is inviting bids for a frame work contract under the reference E&A(MMD)1-1/2026-27(Others). This procurement is specifically for various items required by the department and will be conducted through the Punjab e-Procurement System. The tender is open to firms and contractors registered with relevant authorities including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax, and who are also registered on the Punjab e-Procurement System and PPRA website. Items being procured: - Various unspecified items under a frame work contract as per the tender notice. The technical scope involves supply of these items as per the accounting unit specified in the tender documents. The bidding procedure follows Rule 38(2)(a) of the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014, adopting a single stage one envelope system. Bidders must submit their bids electronically by 19.08.2026 at 11:00 AM, with opening at 11:30 AM the same day. A bid security of 5% of the estimated cost in the form of CDR/Demand Draft/Pay Order is mandatory and refundable. The successful bidder will also be required to provide a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract amount prior to contract execution. Eligibility criteria include registration with FBR, relevant tax authorities, and Punjab e-Procurement System. Experience and PEC category requirements are not explicitly stated but adherence to PPRA rules is mandatory. The tender documents are available immediately upon publication and can be downloaded from the PPRA and Punjab e-Procurement websites. The submission deadline is strictly 19.08.2026 at 11:00 AM. Bids must be signed and stamped, with no overwriting or cutting allowed. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security (CDR) is prepared exactly as per the 5% requirement and submitted electronically on time, as bids without proper security will be rejected outright. Also, carefully follow the single stage one envelope procedure to avoid disqualification.