Supply of Drinking Water at State Life Insurance Corporation Central Zone Lahore

State Life Insurance Corporation Central Zone Lahore is procuring the supply of drinking water for its Zonal Office, Regional Office, and HRD Department located at 4-Lytton Road, Mall Road, and Davis Road Lahore. The procurement involves supplying approximately 400+ bottles of 19-liter drinking water monthly along with at least 12 dispensers provided free of charge on a returnable basis during the agreement period. The service provider must ensure timely delivery without any additional cost for bottles or dispensers to the specified offices. The technical scope requires vendors to have a valid NOC or license for water supply business, active NTN and GST registration, and a physical office with a warehouse or depot in Lahore. Vendors must have at least 10 years of experience in production and sales, supported by satisfactory reports from at least five reputable clients over the last three years. The bidder must also provide certifications such as food authority approval, organic certification, PCSIR/PSQCA reports, HACCP certification, and proof of chemical-free products. An affidavit on Rs.100/- non-judicial stamp paper confirming eligibility and compliance with tender terms is mandatory. The tender follows a Single Stage Single Envelope procedure with bids to be submitted through the EPADS system. The closing and bid opening date is 29-06-2026, with bid opening at 11:00 AM. Earnest money of Rs. 60,000/- in the form of CDR or pay order favoring State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan must be submitted at the Secretary ZPC Office before office closure on the bid opening date. Bidders should ensure all required documents and information are complete to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid with all mandatory certificates and evidence of experience, as only technically qualified bidders will have their financial bids opened. Early submission on EPADS and strict adherence to the terms will improve chances of success. The agreement period starts immediately after order confirmation and may be extended for one year with a 10% rate increase upon mutual consent.