Pure Silver Procurement for Pakistan Mint Lahore

The Pakistan Mint Lahore is procuring **Pure Silver** with a fineness of 99.9% in bar shapes ranging from 1 Kg to 10 Kg, totaling 100 Kgs. This procurement is specific to the Pakistan Mint facility located in Lahore, Punjab. The silver purity will be verified either at Pakistan Mint or any other lab deemed appropriate by the department. The technical scope includes supply of pure silver bars conforming to the specified fineness and weight. Delivery is expected within 15 days immediately after the purchase order is issued. The procurement follows a single stage two envelope method requiring submission of both technical and financial bids. The tender demands earnest money in the form of a CDR or bank guarantee amounting to **PKR 2.5 Million** valid for at least 180 days from the tender opening date. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with FBR and on the active taxpayer list (ATL). Firms must provide a physical sample of 1 to 10 kg with their technical proposal. The financial year for this procurement is 2025-26. The bid validity period and performance security conditions are clearly defined to ensure compliance and accountability. The **submission deadline is 24-04-2026 at 10:00 AM**, with technical bids opening at 10:30 AM the same day. Bids must be submitted to the Procurement Officer at Pakistan Mint, GT Road, Lahore. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled, but clarifications can be requested. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure the earnest money (CDR) is submitted in the correct form and within the validity period, as offers without proper bid security will be rejected outright. Also, attaching a clear physical sample as per specifications will strengthen the technical bid and improve chances of success.