Supply of Drinking Mineral/Bottled Water at SBP Banking Services Corporation Lahore

The SBP Banking Services Corporation Lahore is procuring the supply of drinking mineral and bottled water for its offices in Lahore for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement involves the delivery of 19-liter bottled water in bulk quantities on a daily basis for a period of two years. The successful bidder will be responsible for supplying approximately 20,950 bottles over the contract duration, ensuring timely delivery between 09:00 and 17:30 hours during weekdays as per actual requirements. The technical scope includes providing bottled mineral water that meets the required standards, along with the provision of at least 20 water dispensers in good working condition and 200 empty bottles without security charges. The supplier is also responsible for the monthly cleaning and servicing of the dispensers. Delivery will be considered complete upon receipt of goods at the purchaser's site with proper documentation. Eligibility criteria are stringent and include registration with relevant tax authorities, presence in Lahore, valid licenses from PSQCA for the current and last five years, ISO or HACCP certification, and a minimum average annual turnover of PKR 30 million over the last three years. Bidders must have experience supplying bottled water to at least five government, semi-government, private, or multinational organizations in the last five years. A bid security of Rs. 50,000 is mandatory. The submission deadline is Monday, June 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM at the General Services Unit, 5th Floor, State Bank of Pakistan Banking Services Corporation, Lahore. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS system. The procuring agency advises bidders to ensure all required documents, including bid security in original and scanned copies, are submitted timely to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the technical specifications and eligibility criteria before submission and to register early on the EPADS platform to avoid last-minute technical issues. Ensuring compliance with all documentation and timely submission will enhance the chances of success in this competitive procurement.