Hiring of an Accredited Certification Body for Certification of Integrated Management System (IMS)

The Environment Protection & Climate Change Department, through its Strategic Planning & Implementation Unit (SP&IU), invites sealed E-bids (Technical & Financial) for hiring a firm accredited for Certification of Integrated Management System (IMS). This procurement is specifically for firms registered with relevant registration authorities and tax departments/authorities. Joint Venture or Consortium participation is not allowed. Items being procured: - Hiring of an Accredited Certification Body/Firm for Certification of Integrated Management System (IMS) The bid security required is 2% of the estimated cost, amounting to Rs. 96,000. Bidders must submit bids through the Punjab E-Procurement System (EP) only. The bid validity period is 120 days. Bids must be submitted on or before 23rd September 2026 at 11:00 AM, with technical bids opening the same day at 11:30 AM in the presence of bidders who choose to attend. The bid security must be submitted via the digital banking facility available on the Punjab E-Procurement System by generating the PSID and depositing the required amount through prescribed banking channels. The bid security must be attached with the Technical Bid. Unsuccessful bidders will have their bid security returned upon completion of the procurement process. Interested firms should have relevant accreditation and registration with tax authorities. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids as per applicable rules. Tender documents and bidding details can be downloaded from the Punjab E-Procurement System website and the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority website. Bidders are advised to carefully follow the submission instructions and ensure timely submission through the Punjab E-Procurement System. Technical and financial bids must be complete and conditional bids or those without specified bid security will be rejected. In case of official holidays, the next working day will be treated as the opening date. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your firm is fully registered and accredited as per the requirements before submitting your bid, and strictly adhere to the Punjab E-Procurement System guidelines to avoid disqualification.