Repair and Replacement of Machinery and IT Equipment at Flood Forecasting Division Lahore

The Flood Forecasting Division of the Pakistan Meteorological Department in Lahore is procuring repair and replacement services for machinery and IT equipment. This procurement is specific to the Flood Forecasting Division located at 46-Jail Road, Lahore, Punjab. The scope includes replacement of data loggers, temperature and humidity sensors, wind speed and direction sensors, tipping bucket rain gauges, dry batteries, printers, and hard drives for NAS systems. Each item has detailed technical specifications to ensure compatibility and durability, including warranties of six months for replacements. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR, possess valid NTN and GST registrations, and must not be blacklisted. The procurement follows a single stage-one envelope procedure with bids submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0. Earnest money in the form of a Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, or Call Deposit is mandatory and must be submitted physically before the deadline. The submission deadline is Monday, June 1, 2026, at 08:00 AM, with bid opening at 08:30 AM the same day. Bidders should ensure compliance with all technical specifications and submit complete documentation including technical and financial proposals. The delivery period for the items is 10 days from the award of contract. A performance guarantee of 10% of the contract price is required from the successful bidder. Prices must be inclusive of all applicable taxes. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids as per PPRA rules. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on the EPADS platform and carefully prepare the bid security documents to avoid disqualification. Timely submission and adherence to technical specifications will enhance the chances of success in this competitive procurement.