Hiring of Security Services (Guards) for Punjab Cattle Market Management and Development Company for FY 2026-27

The Punjab Cattle Market Management and Development Company (PCMMDC) invites eligible bidders for the hiring of security services (guards) for PCMMDC for the financial year 2026-27 under a framework contract. The procurement will be conducted through an open competitive bidding process electronically via the E-Procurement website using a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure with least cost selection method. Evaluation will be based on cumulative cost. Items being procured: - Hiring of security services (Guards) for PCMMDC Bidders must upload their technical and financial bids in PDF format along with all supporting documents as per eligibility criteria. The estimated cost for this contract is Rs. 4,250,000 with a required bid security of Rs. 212,500 (5% of estimated cost). Bidding documents are available immediately after publication on the PPRA Punjab and E-Procurement portal websites. Bids must be submitted online through the E-Procurement portal (ep.punjab.gov.pk) by Monday, November 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bid opening will occur the same day at 11:30 AM in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives at the PCMMDC head office in Lahore. Bid security must be paid or submitted digitally via 1link/Bank Guarantee options using a generated PSID number on the E-Procurement portal by the submission deadline. Only technically qualified bidders' financial proposals will be opened after technical evaluation. The bid validity period is 90 days from the last submission date. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids prior to acceptance. Incomplete or conditional bids will not be considered. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their bids and ensure all required documents and bid security are submitted timely to avoid disqualification. Using the official E-Procurement portal ensures transparency and compliance with Punjab procurement rules.