Framework Contract for the Procurement of Proficiency Testing Services

The Drugs Testing Laboratory Punjab Bahawalpur under the Government of Punjab invites E-Bids for the fiscal year 2026-27 from registered vendors including suppliers, firms, companies, and distributors with established credentials in technical, financial, and managerial capabilities on a DDP basis as per the specification details in the standard bidding document. Items being procured: - Proficiency Testing Services under a framework contract The procurement will be conducted through the Punjab E-Procurement System (https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/) and follows the Punjab Procurement Rules PPRA 2014 (amended to date) with an open competitive, Single Stage-Two Envelope bidding procedure. Bidders must submit a bid security of 2% of the estimated amount digitally through the e-procurement system before the submission deadline. Bid validity is 180 days from the bid opening date. Bidders are advised to upload and submit their e-bids well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues. The Drugs Testing Laboratory Punjab Bahawalpur will not be responsible for any delays or difficulties encountered during the submission process. The bidding documents can be downloaded free of cost from the Punjab e-Procurement System and PPRA website. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated bid on a whole-lot basis. The submission deadline is **30-September-2026 at 10:00 am**, with bid opening at 10:30 am on the same day. All terms and conditions are governed by the Punjab Procurement Rules PPRA 2014 (amended). A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your FBR and ATL registrations are active and your PEC category matches the service requirements. Also, carefully review the technical specifications in the bidding documents to avoid disqualification during evaluation.