Supply of Customized Handcarts for Municipal Committee Ellahabad

Municipal Committee Ellahabad is inviting bids for the supply of customized handcarts under a single stage one envelope procedure. This procurement is specifically for the Municipal Committee Ellahabad, aiming to enhance local infrastructure and service delivery through the provision of these handcarts. Items being procured: - Customized Handcarts (quantity not specified) The scope of work involves supplying handcarts tailored to the requirements of the Municipal Committee Ellahabad. The procurement process is governed by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration requirements, and bidders must be registered or renewed with PEC in the relevant category. Earnest money in the form of a CDR at 3% of the estimated cost is mandatory, and contractors must submit the original CDR with their bids. The bid evaluation will follow the least cost method under open competitive bidding. The estimated cost for this procurement is **PKR 4,953,219**, and the earnest money required is **PKR 148,597**. The contract duration is one month. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the E-Procurement system (EPADS) by **08-08-2026 12:30 AM**, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 01:30 PM. All bids must be duly signed and stamped by authorized representatives, and no amendments or conditional tenders will be entertained. The department emphasizes compliance with all relevant rules and regulations, including PPRA and Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. For eligibility, bidders should ensure valid PEC registration, FBR/ATL compliance, and experience in similar supply contracts. The submission must include a financial instrument in hard copy alongside the electronic upload. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the bid documents ensuring no cutting or amendments in the quoted prices and to upload the bid on EPADS well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Strict adherence to the earnest money submission and bid security requirements will prevent disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in customized handcarts to engage with the Municipal Committee Ellahabad and contribute to local service improvements.