Procurement of Assorted Election Material for Upcoming LG Elections Punjab

The Provincial Election Commission, Punjab (Election Commission of Pakistan) invites sealed bids for the procurement of assorted election materials required for the conduct of the upcoming Local Government Elections in Punjab. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be executed under a National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. Items being procured include: - Transparent Ballot Boxes with lids (Green & White) (40,000 qty) - Foldable Screened Off Compartments (124,000 qty) - Plastic Seal Bag sealing tools or equipment (600,000 qty) - Official Code Mark Nylon Stamps (325,000 qty) - Marking Aid Base ten rubber stamps (262,800 qty) - Brass Seals tamper proof or security seals (10,000 qty) - Temper Evident Plastic Bags Bag-I (410,000 qty) - Temper Evident Plastic Bags Bag-II (10,000 qty) - Non-Woven Cloth Bags (White, Blue, Khaki, Sea Green) in various sizes and quantities - Standard Stationery Packs containing 17 items (9,000 qty) - Ball Point Pens (831,964 qty) - Markers (59,426 qty) - Gum Sticks (59,426 qty) - Portable rechargeable LED Torches with solar panel (59,426 qty) The materials are to be delivered to the office of the Provincial Election Commission, Punjab, Lahore and distributed across all district Election Commissioner offices in Punjab within 45 days of contract award. The technical specifications include detailed material requirements such as polypropylene for ballot boxes, virgin material densities for compartments, and quality standards for stationery and other items. Bidders must be registered, provide samples especially for ballot boxes and compartments, and comply with all eligibility criteria including FBR registration and non-blacklisting. Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 by 11:00 AM on September 9, 2026. Original bid security must be physically submitted to the PEC office at 10 Court Street, Lahore before the deadline. Technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM via EPADS. Manual submissions are not accepted. The Procuring Agency requires a bid security in the form of Pay Order or Call Deposit and a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract price upon award. The contract will be governed by the laws of Pakistan and includes provisions for liquidated damages, inspection, and dispute resolution through arbitration in Islamabad. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed bidding documents, attend the pre-bid meeting on August 27, 2026, and ensure compliance with all submission requirements. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory for participation. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of election materials to contribute to the democratic process in Punjab. Timely and compliant bids with quality samples will be favorably considered. One practical tip for bidders: Ensure your samples for Transparent Ballot Boxes and Screened Off Compartments are submitted free of charge at bid opening along with the PCSIR test reports, as these are critical for technical evaluation and can impact your bid's responsiveness.