Framework Contract for Procurement of Laboratory and Printing & Stationery Items for Financial Year 2026-27

The Directorate of Social Security Faisalabad East (PESSI) invites e-bids from manufacturers, experienced firms, companies, and general order suppliers registered through the Punjab e-Procurement System with PPRA Punjab. Bidders must have active status with FBR for Income Tax and General Sales Tax. The procurement is for a framework contract covering laboratory and printing & stationery items for the financial year 2026-27. Items being procured: - Laboratory Items (Lot 01) with an estimated price of Rs. 1,000,000 - Printing & Stationery Items (Lot 02) with an estimated price of Rs. 1,400,000 The bidding process follows a single-stage, two-envelope procedure. A bid security equivalent to 2% of the estimated price is required for participation, refundable as per Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. Bidders must submit their technical and financial bids online through the Punjab e-Procurement portal before the closing date and time. Interested bidders may download the bidding documents free of cost from the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority and Punjab e-Procurement System websites. Eligibility requires registration with PPRA Punjab, active FBR status for Income and Sales Tax, and compliance with bid security requirements. The tender closing date is **03-11-2026 at 11:00 AM**, with opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Bidders should note that in case of official holidays on the submission day, the next day will be treated as the closing date. For further information, bidders may contact the primary contact at 041-9220062. The procurement is governed by the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 and Punjab Procurement Regulations 2024. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and profile submission on the Punjab e-Procurement portal to avoid disqualification due to technical delays or incomplete documentation.