Procurement of Pure Silver Bars

The Pakistan Mint Lahore is procuring Pure Silver Bars with a fineness of 99.9%, ranging from 1 Kg to 10 Kg in bar shape. The total quantity required is 50 Kgs. The purity of the silver will be verified at Pakistan Mint or any other approved laboratory as deemed appropriate by Pakistan Mint. This procurement is under the financial year 2025-26 and follows the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and PPRA guidelines. Bidders must submit their bids in a single stage one envelope method. The bid security amount is set at PKR 1.2 Million, which must be submitted in the form of CDR, Bankers Cheque, or Bank Guarantee from a scheduled bank in favor of the Director General, Pakistan Mint, Lahore. The bid security must remain valid for at least 180 days from the date of bid opening. Delivery of goods is expected immediately after the purchase order, and the supply period is 10 days. Eligibility requires bidders to be registered suppliers on the active taxpayer list (ATL) of FBR. Firms related to contract services must be registered with PRA before payment. The bid must be submitted by the deadline of 24-05-2026 at 10:00 AM, with the technical and financial proposals clearly separated. The address for bid submission and clarifications is the Procurement Officer, Pakistan Mint, GT Road, Lahore. Earnest Money in the form of CDR is mandatory, and all tender documents must be signed and attested by the bidder. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that the bid security and all required documents are complete and valid before submission to avoid rejection. Also, confirm that the price quoted is firm and inclusive of all taxes and levies, as no additional charges will be accepted. Timely submission before the deadline is critical to avoid disqualification.