Procurement of Network, CCTV, Power Equipment and Software for Social Welfare Department Punjab

The Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department of the Punjab, Lahore is procuring advanced network, CCTV, power equipment, and software solutions under the ADP scheme for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement covers a comprehensive range of items including firewalls, management switches, access points, biometric access control doors, network switches, cabling and accessories, fiber optic accessories, CCTV cameras, fire alarm systems, UPS/AVR/batteries, and software licenses. The project aims to enhance the management information system across the Social Welfare Department throughout Punjab, with Lahore as the central coordination city. Bidders must be registered firms or companies with relevant authorities including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax departments. Experience in supplying and installing network and security equipment is essential. The procurement follows a two-envelope bidding procedure as per Punjab Procurement Rules 2014, requiring scanned bid security of 2% of the estimated cost in the form of CDR, bankers cheque, or bank guarantee. The original bid security must be delivered to the Additional Secretary, Social Welfare & BM Department, Lahore before the bid closing date. The tender documents are available immediately after publication on the Punjab e-Procurement system and the PPRA website. The bid submission and opening date is fixed for 15th July 2025 at 11:00 AM. Bidders should ensure timely online submission through the e-PADS portal and physical delivery of bid security to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid with all required certifications and ensure the financial bid is submitted separately online. Early registration on the e-procurement portal and thorough review of the bidding documents will help avoid last-minute issues. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in IT infrastructure and security systems to engage with a major provincial department with a substantial budget of over **PKR 140 million**.