Procurement of Equipment and Materials for Research, Survey, Archival Work, Field Excavation Operations, Training, Workshops, Seminars, Documentaries and Related Activities

The Culture, Tourism, Antiquities & Archives Department invites bids for the procurement of equipment and materials essential for research, survey, archival work, and field excavation operations. This procurement also covers items required for training sessions, workshops, seminars, documentaries, and other related activities under the FY 2026-27 budget. The procuring agency is the Exploration and Excavation Branch of the Directorate General of Antiquities & Archaeology. Items being procured: - Equipment and materials for research - Survey tools - Archival work supplies - Field excavation operation equipment - Training materials - Workshop and seminar supplies - Documentary production equipment - Other related items The technical scope includes supplying durable and suitable equipment for archaeological and archival research, ensuring compatibility with field conditions and training requirements. Bidders must be registered with FBR and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Experience in supplying similar equipment to government departments is preferred. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) or Bid Security must be submitted as per tender documents. The deadline for bid submission is **03-11-2026 at 12:30 PM**, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 01:00 PM. Bids should be submitted in sealed envelopes to the designated office of the Culture, Tourism, Antiquities & Archives Department. Interested bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure compliance with all requirements. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all technical specifications and compliance documents are complete and clearly presented in the Technical Bid to avoid disqualification during the preliminary evaluation stage.