Procurement of Rural Grocery Shop and Stitching Unit for Social Welfare Projects

The District Officer Social Welfare Department Mianwali invites sealed bids for the procurement of items under social welfare projects, specifically targeting the establishment of a Rural Grocery Shop and a Stitching Unit. This procurement aims to enhance community development and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities in the Mianwali district. Items being procured: - Rural Grocery Shop (Estimated Cost: 3.0 Million PKR) - Stitching Unit (Estimated Cost: 30.9 Million PKR) Both items are intended to support local economic empowerment initiatives. The Rural Grocery Shop will serve as a retail outlet for essential goods, while the Stitching Unit will provide vocational training and employment, particularly for women and marginalized groups. Bidders are required to submit a 2 percent Call Deposit/ CDR of the estimated cost for each item, amounting to 60,000 PKR for the Grocery Shop and 618,000 PKR for the Stitching Unit. Eligible bidders must be registered with the relevant tax authorities and listed on the FBR Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Submission of bids is through the EPADS portal (kp.eprocure.gov.pk) by 22 October 2026, 11:00 AM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Sample sets may be required as part of the evaluation process. Affidavits and judicial e-stamp papers are mandatory as per the notice instructions. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all documentation, including CDR, affidavits, and sample sets, are complete and uploaded well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues on the EPADS portal. Early submission can help address any unforeseen portal or connectivity problems.