Repair and Maintenance of Water Lorries including MS Sheet Welding and Painting at Horticulture Agency Lahore

The Horticulture Agency Lahore is inviting bids from firms with relevant experience in repair and maintenance of vehicles, specifically Light Transport Vehicles (LTV) and Heavy Transport Vehicles (HTV). This tender focuses on the denting, painting, and MS sheet welding works for water lorries owned by the agency. The procurement is conducted through e-bidding on the Punjab e-Procurement portal, ensuring transparency and compliance with Punjab Procurement Rules 2014 (amended). Items being procured: - Water Lorries repair - MS Sheet welding - Painting works The technical scope includes comprehensive repair and maintenance of water lorries, involving metal sheet welding and painting to restore vehicle integrity and appearance. The work will be evaluated by a technical committee based on submitted designs, material details, and sizes in soft form. Only technically responsive firms will be considered for financial bid opening. Eligible bidders must be registered with relevant tax departments and have proven experience in vehicle repair and maintenance. Firms should ensure compliance with all tender document requirements, including Earnest Money and CDR submission. The bid security is set at Rs. 66,400, reflecting 2% of the estimated cost. The submission deadline is **27-07-2026 at 11:00 AM**, with technical bids opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Bidders must upload their bids on the official Punjab e-Procurement portal (https://ep.punjab.gov.pk). Late submissions will not be entertained. The agency advises bidders to upload bids well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully prepare and upload all technical documents in the required soft format, including detailed material specifications and design, as these will be critically evaluated by the technical committee before financial bids are considered. This step is crucial to avoid disqualification on technical grounds.