Framework Contract for Provision of Human Resource & Operations and Maintenance of 567 Water Filtration Plants in Bahawalpur Division

Punjab Saaf Pani Authority (PSPA) invites E-Bids from contractors and firms registered with PEC in category C4 & Above with relevant code ME-06, and registered with FBR & PRA (NTN and PNTN) for a framework contract. The contract covers the provision of human resource and operations and maintenance services for 567 water filtration plants located in Bahawalpur Division for a period of 4 months, extendable for a further 8 months. Items being procured: - Provision of human resource - Operations and maintenance of 567 water filtration plants The bidding documents can be downloaded from the EP website https://ep.punjab.gov.pk without any cost or fee. Bidders must submit their complete E-Bids online by uploading PDF files on the Punjab e-Procurement System (eP) portal. A bid security amounting to Rs. 3,509,718/- (2% of the estimated cost) is required and must be submitted digitally through the eP system via 1Link or Bank Guarantee from any scheduled bank in Pakistan in favor of Director General (O&M), PSPA. The bidding procedure follows a single stage two envelope system. Only technically responsive bidders will qualify for the financial bid opening. Conditional bids will not be accepted. The bids will remain valid for 120 days. The estimated cost of the contract is **Rs. 175,485,920/-**. Key dates are as follows: E-Bids submission deadline is **26th October 2026 at 01:00 PM**, and E-Bids opening will be on the same day at 01:30 PM. Bidders are advised to upload their bids well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. For assistance regarding the EP portal, bidders can contact the eP Mobile Helpline at 1248 or Landline 042-1248. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure their PEC registration and FBR/PRA documentation are up to date and correctly uploaded on the e-Procurement portal to avoid disqualification due to technical non-responsiveness.