Procurement of Office Furniture for NESPAK Site Offices in Punjab

This tender invites bids for the procurement of office furniture for NESPAK site offices located across various districts in Punjab, including Jhang, Jhelum, DG Khan, and others. The procurement covers multiple lots under the Punjab Development Program, focusing on supplying executive tables, revolving chairs, office tables, visitor chairs, steel almirahs, wooden file racks, single beds, dining tables with chairs, and steel cots. The furniture must meet specified quality standards with pre-production samples required for approval. The scope involves delivering finished furniture items to respective site offices within seven days of notice, with a total completion timeline of 30 days after purchase order issuance. The supplier must ensure safe storage of undelivered items at no extra cost and arrange final inspection at their manufacturing unit before dispatch. The procurement emphasizes quality craftsmanship, durability, and compliance with technical specifications, ensuring all items are delivered duty paid (DDP) inclusive of taxes and transportation. Bidders must hold valid NTN and GST certificates, maintain active tax payer status, and not be blacklisted by PPRA or the procuring agency. Experience of at least three years in supplying similar furniture items is mandatory, supported by five valid purchase orders or contracts worth a minimum of PKR 25 million in the last five years. Suppliers should have a production unit capable of handling large orders and a proper business location with landline facilities. Bid security of PKR 0.5 million is required in the form of a bank draft or pay order. Submission deadline is **2024-07-08 23:59:59**, with bids to be submitted in sealed envelopes as per the BOQ. Opening will follow immediately after closing at NESPAK Head Office, Lahore. All bids must be signed, stamped, and typewritten. Payment terms include 100% payment within 45 days of invoice submission, supported by sales tax invoices and delivery challans. Warranty of six months covers paint, structure, and mechanical parts with replacement within 3-5 days if faults arise. Pro-Tip: Make sure to provide pre-production samples promptly within three days of purchase order to avoid delays. Also, carefully check the bid security requirements and ensure all documentation is complete to prevent rejection. Attention to detail in the BOQ and compliance with delivery timelines will strengthen your bid's competitiveness.