Printing and Publication Services

The Mines and Minerals Department Lahore is inviting bids for Printing and Publication services under a frame work contract. This tender is specifically for firms and contractors registered on the Punjab e-Procurement System and PPRA website, engaged in printing and publication activities. The procurement is based in Lahore, Punjab, and the department requires services to be delivered as per the terms outlined in the tender documents. Items being procured: - Printing and Publication services The scope includes all printing and publication work as per the contract terms. The bidding procedure follows Rule 38(2)(a) of the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014, adopting a single stage one envelope system. Bidders must submit their offers electronically via the Punjab e-Procurement System by 19.08.2026 at 11:00 AM, with the opening of bids scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. The estimated cost for this contract is PKR 2,163,950, and a bid security of 5% of the estimated cost (PKR 108,198) in the form of CDR/Demand Draft/Pay Order is mandatory. Eligibility criteria include registration with relevant tax authorities (Income Tax, Sales Tax, Punjab Sales Tax), valid registration on the Punjab e-Procurement System, and compliance with all applicable taxes. The bid validity period is 90 days from the submission date. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract amount prior to contract execution. The tender documents are available for immediate download from the PPRA website and Punjab e-Procurement System. All bids must be submitted electronically, and no manual submissions will be accepted. The submission address is the Office of the Section Officer General, Mines & Minerals Department, 11-A, Lawrence Road, Lahore. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security is correctly formatted and submitted electronically as per the Punjab e-Procurement System requirements to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully follow the single stage one envelope procedure and avoid any overwriting or cutting in your offer rates to maintain compliance.