Procurement of Server, Standards Materials & Books for Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce & Industry

The Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) invites experienced and qualified firms to submit sealed bids for the procurement of Server, Standards Materials & Books at its Research & Development and Training Centre located in Gujranwala. This procurement is divided into three lots: Lot-A covers Reference Standards and Specifications for various materials and products including general appliances, electrical fans, air coolers, washing machines, dryers, electric geysers, kitchen stoves, cutlery, cookware, gas water heaters, fire rated doors and cabinets, plastic items, ISO standards, ceramic, and sanitary items. Lot-B involves the supply of a high-performance Dell EMC PowerEdge R750xs 2U Rack Server with specified processors, RAM, hard drives, RAID controller, and warranty. Lot-C includes the supply of a comprehensive library system consisting of books and journals across multiple disciplines such as data and market intelligence, export and international trade, innovation and product development, quality management, operations and manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, strategy and competitiveness, law, management, sales, marketing, corporate governance, management accounting, and business communication. The technical scope requires compliance with international standards such as IEC, ANSI, ISO, ASTM, and others as specified for each item. Bidders must be registered with SECP, possess NTN and Sales Tax registration, and be on the Active Taxpayers List of the Federal Board of Revenue. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience and a financial turnover of at least PKR 50 million are mandatory. Bid security of 2% of the bid amount in the form of Pay Order in favor of 'Made in Gujranwala Expo 2019' is required. Bids must be submitted in accordance with PPRA Rule 36(b) Single Stage Two Envelope procedure, with technical and financial proposals submitted separately but within a single package. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on October 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the GCCI Research & Development Office, Aiwan-e-Tijarat Road, Gujranwala. The bid submission deadline is 11:00 AM on November 10, 2026, with bid opening at 12:00 PM the same day at the GCCI office. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents, ensure compliance with all requirements, and submit bids timely. The contract includes supply, installation, and commissioning with payments structured as 70% after supply and 30% upon successful installation and commissioning. The GCCI emphasizes no negotiations post submission and adherence to all applicable taxes and government rules. A practical tip for bidders is to attend the pre-bid meeting to clarify any technical or procedural queries and to ensure all required documentation including bid security, NTN, Sales Tax certificates, and proof of experience are complete and valid to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for firms specializing in IT hardware, standards materials, and professional library resources to engage with a reputable chamber of commerce in Punjab.