Purchase of Stationery, Computer Stationery and Printing Items by Information & Culture Department Punjab

The Information & Culture Department Punjab invites bids for the purchase of stationery, computer stationery, and printing items through an E-Tendering process as introduced by PPRA. This procurement is for the city of Lahore and aims to fulfill the department's requirements for office and printing supplies. Items being procured: - Stationery items (Estimated Cost: Rs. 2,500,000) - Computer Stationery items (Estimated Cost: Rs. 2,000,000) - Printing items (Estimated Cost: Rs. 3,000,000) The procurement will follow a single stage two envelope bidding procedure. Bidders must be registered with a valid NTN number and participate via the open E-Tendering system. Earnest Money or Bid Security amounting to 5% of the estimated cost must be submitted in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) in favor of Deputy Secretary (P&C), Information & Culture Department. This earnest money will be refunded to unsuccessful bidders after order placement. The bidding documents are available on the PPRA website. Bidders must quote their rates online by 24.09.2026 at 11:00 A.M., with the rates to be announced at 11:30 A.M. on the same day. Original bid security must be submitted in the office of the undersigned before the tender opening date. Bidders must also submit a sample and signed colored copy of the samples along with their technical bids. Eligibility criteria include registration with the Sales Tax Department, possession of Sales Tax and Professional Tax Registration Certificates, NTN number, and compliance with Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014. Offers must remain valid for at least 30 days from the tender opening date. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your online submission is complete and accompanied by the original bid security and sample documents before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, keep track of any government holidays that may affect the tender opening date. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of office and printing materials to engage with a key Punjab government department in Lahore.