Procurement of Excavator (Wheel Mounted) - 7 Units

Punjab Water & Sanitation Authority (WASA) Lahore invites sealed bids for the procurement of excavators (wheel mounted) totaling 7 units. This procurement is conducted through the Punjab e-Procurement System under the regulatory framework of the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA). Items being procured: - Excavator (wheel mounted) - 7 units The procurement requires bidders to be manufacturers or authorized dealers or agents with a clear expression of joint and several responsibilities in their agency agreement. Bidders must be registered with relevant tax and registration authorities including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax departments. The bidding process follows a single stage two envelope procedure submitted online via the Punjab e-Procurement portal. The estimated cost for this procurement is a substantial **PKR 875 Million**. A digital bid security of **PKR 17,500,000** (2% of the estimated cost) is mandatory, payable in favor of the Deputy Project Director (PMU), P-WASA. No physical financial instruments will be accepted; all bid securities must be verifiable online. Technical and financial bids must be submitted separately online. The bid submission deadline is **10 November 2026 at 12:00 hours**, with technical bid opening scheduled for the same day at 12:30 hours. Bidders may attend the opening virtually via the Punjab e-Procurement System. Bids remain valid for 150 days. Only technically responsive bidders will be considered for financial bid opening. The procurement documents and detailed technical specifications are available on the Punjab e-Procurement System and PPRA websites. The Deputy Project Director (PMU), Punjab Water & Sanitation Authority, located at 65-Tipu Block, New Garden Town, Lahore, is the contact point for further information. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your digital bid security is properly uploaded and verifiable on the Punjab e-Procurement System before the deadline to avoid rejection. Also, familiarize yourself with the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 and PPRA regulations to ensure compliance throughout the bidding process.