Prequalification of Vendors and General Order Suppliers for Financial Year 2026-2027

The Directorate General Public Relations, Government of the Punjab, Lahore, is inviting prequalification applications from vendors, general order suppliers, and firms for the Financial Year 2026-2027 under Rule 16 of PPRA Rules, 2014. This procurement is specifically for prequalification purposes and will be conducted through E-Bids submitted online via the EPADS portal. Items being procured: - Prequalification of Vendors - General Order Suppliers - Firms for supply and services for FY 2026-2027 The scope involves registration and prequalification of suppliers who have active Sales Tax Registration Number, NTN, PSTN, and Professional Tax, and are also registered with the AG Punjab, Lahore, or have other affiliations with government departments. The process will be managed through the e-Procurement System (EPADS) ensuring transparency and efficiency. The prequalification opening will take place in the Conference Hall of DGPR Punjab, Lahore, with official scrutiny committee members and firm representatives present. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with FBR and AG Punjab, Lahore, and relevant experience in government procurement. Firms must submit their bids online well before the deadline. The prequalification process is governed by Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014, and DGPR Punjab reserves the right to cancel the process under Rule-35. Key dates are the E-bid submission deadline on 30th July 2026 at 10:30 AM and the opening on the same day at 12:00 Noon. Bidders should ensure timely submission through the EPADS portal at https://punjab.eprocure.gov.pk. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully verify all registration documents and ensure their EPADS profile is complete and active well before the submission deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Early submission is recommended to handle any unforeseen portal difficulties. This tender is a valuable opportunity for suppliers aiming to establish or continue business with the Directorate General Public Relations, Government of the Punjab, Lahore.