Procurement of Plant and Machinery including Air Conditioners and Generator for Social Welfare Department Punjab Lahore

The Social Welfare and Baitul Maal Department Punjab Lahore is procuring plant and machinery under the ADP Scheme for the development of a Management Information System across Punjab for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement includes items such as water dispensers, standing air conditioners (4 ton), split air conditioners (1.5 ton), and a generator (100 KVA) with ATS panel wiring and installation. The total estimated cost is **PKR 12,991,000**. The technical scope covers supply and installation of electrical and mechanical equipment at the department's premises in Lahore. The generator installation includes ATS panel wiring, ensuring uninterrupted power supply. The air conditioning units are specified by tonnage, indicating the cooling capacity required for the facility. Bidders must be registered firms or companies with relevant authorities and tax departments including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax for the financial year 2026-27. Eligible bidders should have valid FBR registration and ATL listing. Experience in supplying and installing similar plant and machinery is essential. The bidding documents are available immediately after publication and can be downloaded from the e-PADS portal (www.punjab.eprocure.gov.pk) and the PPRA Punjab website. The bid security is 2% of the total estimated cost and must be submitted in the form of CDR, banker's cheque, or bank guarantee in favor of the Additional Secretary, Social Welfare & BM Department Punjab Lahore. The bid submission deadline is **15th July 2026 at 10:30 AM**, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically on the e-PADS system. The original bid security instrument must be delivered to the Additional Secretary's office at 12-M Model Town Extension Lahore before the closing date. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 6th July 2026 at 11:30 AM. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure the bid security instrument is prepared and delivered well in advance to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully follow the single stage two envelopes bidding procedure as per Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 to avoid technical rejection.