Hiring of Security and Janitorial Services for Higher Education Department Punjab

The Higher Education Department Punjab Lahore invites electronic bids via PPRA E-procurement portal https://ep.punjab.gov.pk from qualified Security and Janitorial Services providers including firms, companies, and joint ventures registered with relevant authorities and tax departments (Income Tax, Sales Tax, PRA). Bidders must hold a professional tax certificate for fiscal year 2026-27 from the Excise & Taxation Department. The bidding follows PPR-2014 single stage two envelope procedures. Items being procured: - Framework Contract for Provision of Security Services & Allied Services with an estimated budget of Rs. 15,000,000 and 2% bid security of Rs. 300,000 - Framework Contract for Provision of Janitorial Services & Allied Services with an estimated budget of Rs. 30,000,000 and 2% bid security of Rs. 600,000 The contracts cover comprehensive security and janitorial services for Higher Education Department facilities in Lahore. Bidders must submit a scanned bid security in the form of CDR, Demand Draft, or Pay Order in the name of Section Officer (General) Higher Education Department prior to bid submission deadline. The original bid security instrument must be delivered to the HED office before closing. The complete electronic bid submission is to be done online at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk. The bid submission deadline is 12 October 2026 at 01:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 02:00 PM. Bidding documents are available immediately after publication and can also be downloaded from Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority website http://ppra.punjab.gov.pk and https://ep.punjab.gov.pk. All prospective bidders must quote rates competitively. The lowest evaluated bidder will be awarded the contract. Response times are calculated from the date of advertisement publication on the PPRA website. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your firm's tax registration and professional tax certificates are up to date and uploaded correctly on the e-procurement portal to avoid disqualification during technical evaluation.