Supply Of Drinking Mineral Water for SBP BSC Sialkot

The SBP Banking Services Corporation (BSC) Sialkot invites sealed bids for the supply of drinking mineral water to its office located in Sialkot, Punjab. This procurement is for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to ensure continuous provision of high-quality drinking water to the SBP BSC Sialkot premises. Items being procured: - Supply of Spring or Mineral Drinking Water in 19-liter bottles on a need basis throughout the year - Initial supply of 100 empty 19-liter food-grade polycarbonate bottles at contract commencement - Collection of empty bottles during subsequent deliveries at no extra cost - Replacement of any damaged, leaking, or non-conforming bottles immediately without additional charges The supplied water must comply with Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) standards and be hygienically purified, bottled, sealed with tamper-evident closures, and labeled with manufacturer details, batch number, filling and expiry dates, and quality certifications. The supplier must ensure bottles are clean, sanitized, and free from defects. Eligibility criteria include valid PSQCA license, ISO/HACCP certification, active taxpayer status, operational presence in Sialkot, Gujranwala, or Lahore, and a minimum average annual turnover of PKR 10 million over the last three years. Bidders must have supplied drinking water to at least three organizations in the past three years and must not be blacklisted or under litigation. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by 11:00 AM on September 18, 2026, with original bid security submitted physically to the SBP BSC Sialkot office before the deadline. Technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. The procurement will follow a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and ensure compliance with all requirements. Timely submission and adherence to bid security conditions are critical to avoid disqualification. This contract offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in bottled drinking water to engage with a reputable government financial institution in Sialkot. Prospective bidders should ensure all certifications and documentation are in order and register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. For further information or clarifications, contact the Senior Officer at SBP BSC Sialkot via phone +92-302-437-4120 or email abdul.ghafar@sbp.org.pk. The official submission portal is https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/108331. Ensure your bid security of Rs. 32,500/- is prepared in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft as specified. Late or incomplete submissions will not be entertained. This procurement is a significant contract for the supply of essential goods to SBP BSC Sialkot, requiring strict compliance with quality and delivery standards. Bidders should plan logistics to meet delivery schedules between 09:00 and 17:30 hours on working days. The contract duration is one year, extendable by mutual consent. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Maintain clear communication with the procuring agency for any clarifications through the official channels.