Frame Work Contract for Installation of Manhole Safety Mesh for District Council Lodhran

District Council Lodhran invites sealed bids for a Frame Work Contract through E-Procurement portal (https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/) from contractors enlisted or renewed for the financial year 2026-27 with Pakistan Engineering Council. The bidding will follow the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure under Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of CDR or Pay Order from any scheduled bank in Punjab favoring the Chief Officer, District Council Lodhran. Items being procured: - Installation of Manhole Safety Mesh for the District Council Lodhran The contract involves installation of safety mesh on manholes to enhance public safety within the district. Contractors must comply with technical specifications and quality control tests at their own expense. Sub-work orders will be issued as needed by the concerned DDO, and contractors are required to submit GPS-tagged photographs of daily work progress. Eligibility requires contractors to be enlisted with PEC and registered with FBR/ATL. Earnest money deposit equal to the lowest percentage of estimated cost is mandatory. Failure to deposit required amount within 15 days of notice will lead to forfeiture and re-tendering. Tender documents can be downloaded from the PPRA and E-Procurement websites without fee from 27-08-2026. Technical and financial bids must be submitted separately on E-Procurement by 27-08-2026 at 2:00 PM. Technical bids will be opened on the same day at 2:30 PM in the presence of contractors or their authorized representatives. Financial bids will be opened on 31-08-2026. Bidders should carefully review all instructions and ensure timely submission to avoid disqualification. A practical tip is to ensure bid security is prepared correctly and submitted on time to prevent rejection. Also, maintain proper documentation and GPS-tagged progress photos as required by the contract terms.