Procurement of Batteries for Operational Vehicles under Framework Contract FY 2026-27

Bahawalpur Waste Management Company (BWMC) is inviting bids for the procurement of batteries for operational vehicles under a framework contract for the financial year 2026-27. This tender is specifically issued by the Bahawalpur Waste Management Company located in Bahawalpur, Punjab. The procurement process will be conducted online through the Punjab e-Procurement System, ensuring transparency and ease of access for all eligible bidders. Items being procured: - 200-220 AMP batteries - 140-150 AMP batteries - 95-110 AMP batteries - 55-60 AMP batteries The technical specifications for these batteries are detailed in the bidding documents available on the PPRA Punjab website and the Punjab e-Procurement System portal. The total estimated price for the batteries is approximately PKR 2,759,500, with bid security amounts calculated as 3% of the estimated price for each lot. This procurement requires bidders to submit their bids online, complete with Earnest Money in the form of Bid Security as per Punjab e-Procurement guidelines. Eligibility criteria include compliance with the bidding document requirements, and bidders must ensure their submissions are signed, stamped, and in full conformity with the bidding terms. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 31, 2026, at 1100 hours at the BWMC office in Bahawalpur. The final submission deadline for bids is August 8, 2026, at 1100 hours, with technical bids opening the same day at 1130 hours. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure timely submission through the Punjab e-Procurement System. A practical tip for bidders is to prepare all required documentation and bid security well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues on the online portal, which can affect bid acceptance.