Provision of Rental Vehicles for Directorate General of Archaeology Punjab

The Directorate General of Archaeology, Government of the Punjab, is inviting bids for the provision of rental vehicles to support its office operations. This procurement is specifically for the Punjab region and aims to establish a framework contract for vehicle rental services. The scope includes supplying reliable rental vehicles to facilitate official transportation needs within the department. Bidders must be registered firms, companies, sole proprietors, or general order service providers engaged in trading and registered with relevant authorities including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax departments. The procurement follows a single stage two envelope procedure with E-bids submitted online via the Punjab e-Procurement System (EPADS). Interested bidders should ensure they have valid FBR registration and relevant experience in vehicle rental services. A bid security of PKR 250,000 is required in the form of CDR, bank guarantee, demand draft, or pay order in the name of Director General Archaeology Punjab. The technical and financial bids must be submitted separately for each lot. The key submission deadline is 15th July 2026 at 10:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for 10:30 AM the same day. Bidders are advised to prepare their bids carefully and submit them well before the deadline to avoid disqualification. The bidding documents are available immediately after publication and can be downloaded from the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority website and the Punjab e-Procure portal. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure the original bid security instrument reaches the department on or before the bid opening date and time, as late submissions will be rejected. Timely compliance with all procedural requirements will enhance the chances of successful contract award.