Supply of Stationery Items

The Mines and Minerals Department Lahore is inviting bids for the supply of stationery items under a framework contract. This procurement is specifically for the Mines and Minerals Department located at 11-A, Lawrence Road, Lahore. The tender is open to firms and contractors registered on the Punjab e-Procurement System and PPRA website, with valid registration authorities and tax departments including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax. Items being procured: - Stationery (specific quantity not detailed, estimated cost Rs. 3,166,180) The procurement will be conducted through electronic bids submitted online via the Punjab e-Procurement System. The bidding procedure follows Rule 38(2)(a) of the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014, adopting a single stage one envelope system. Bidders must submit a bid security in the form of CDR/Demand Draft/Pay Order equal to 5% of the estimated cost, amounting to Rs. 158,309, refundable in favor of the Mines and Minerals Department. All applicable taxes must be included in the quoted prices. Eligibility criteria include registration with relevant tax authorities, valid PEC category if applicable, and compliance with PPRA rules. The bid validity period is 90 days from the submission date. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract amount prior to contract execution. The bid submission deadline is **19-08-2026 at 11:00 AM**, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Bidders should ensure their bids are complete, signed, and stamped, with no overwriting or cutting allowed. The bidding documents are available for download from the PPRA and Punjab e-Procurement websites. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully review the tender documents and ensure your bid security and all required documents are submitted online before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Early submission is recommended to handle any technical issues with the e-Procurement portal.