Hiring of Machinery on Rental Basis for Pre Flood Arrangements in Sialkot District

District Council Sialkot invites electronic bids from eligible contractors/firms for hiring machinery on rental basis for pre flood arrangements under the jurisdiction of various Tehsils in Sialkot district. The procurement is conducted through the Punjab e-Procurement System in accordance with Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014 (as amended). Items being procured: - Hiring of machinery on rental basis for pre flood arrangements under jurisdiction of Tehsil Sialkot (Rs. 20 Million) - Hiring of machinery on rental basis for pre flood arrangements under jurisdiction of Tehsil Pasrur (Rs. 15 Million) - Hiring of machinery on rental basis for pre flood arrangements under jurisdiction of Tehsil Sambrial (Rs. 15 Million) - Hiring of machinery on rental basis for pre flood arrangements under jurisdiction of Tehsil Daska (Rs. 15 Million) The scope includes provision of machinery rental services to support flood preparedness and mitigation efforts across the district. Contractors must be duly enlisted or renewed with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) for the Financial Year 2026-27 and meet all eligibility criteria prescribed in the bidding documents. Bidders must submit bids electronically via the Punjab e-Procurement System by 04-08-2026 at 11:00 AM. Bids will be opened the same day at 1:30 PM in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives at the District Council Sialkot office. Bid security equal to 5% of the estimated cost must be submitted through a Digital Bank Guarantee via the Punjab e-Procurement System. Physical bid securities such as CDR, Pay Order, or Demand Draft will not be accepted. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated responsive bidder. Manual bids or bids submitted by email, courier, post, or by hand will be rejected. It is essential for bidders to carefully follow the detailed instructions, eligibility criteria, and terms & conditions available on the Punjab e-Procurement System and PPRA Punjab website. The Procuring Agency reserves the right to verify credentials and reject any bid at any stage. The response time is calculated from the date of publication on the Punjab e-Procurement System. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your Digital Bank Guarantee is correctly issued and transmitted via SWIFT MT760 with the correct Tender Reference Number and PSID to avoid disqualification. Early submission and thorough compliance with the electronic bidding process will improve your chances of success.