Tender Notice Correction for LG&CD Civil Division Gujrat

This corrigendum is issued to inform all concerned contractors about important corrections in the tender notice published and uploaded on PPRA for the LG&CD Civil Division Gujrat. The key updates relate to the Bid Security and Bank Guarantee submission process. Bidders are now required to submit Bid Security equal to 5% of the estimated cost exclusively through a Digital Bank Guarantee (e-Bank Guarantee) or via 1 Link payment method through the Punjab e-Procurement System. The bidder must generate the PSID from the e-Procurement Portal and arrange for its scheduled bank to issue and transmit the Digital Bank Guarantee through SWIFT MT760 or 1 Link payment method in favor of the Executive Engineer LG&CD Civil Division Gujrat. Physical bid securities such as CDR, Pay Order, Demand Draft, etc. will not be accepted. Bids without a valid Digital Bank Guarantee or online payment will be rejected. Additionally, it is mandatory that the issuing bank transmits the Bank Guarantee through SWIFT MT760 or 1 Link payment to the designated advising bank with the correct Tender Reference Number and PSID. Other terms and conditions remain unchanged as per the original tender notice published in the Express (Gujranwala) newspaper and on the PPRA website for LG&CD Department, Civil Division Gujrat. Contractors interested in this tender should carefully follow the updated bid security instructions to avoid disqualification. The tender relates to civil works under the Local Government & Community Development Department in Gujrat city, Punjab province. Items being procured: Specific item list not provided in the notice. This corrigendum ensures transparency and compliance with digital payment protocols, reflecting the government's move towards e-procurement. Bidders should ensure timely submission of digital bid securities and verify all payment details to avoid technical rejection. The Executive Engineer LG&CD Civil Division Gujrat is the contact authority for clarifications. The original tender closing date remains as published. Bidders are advised to check the PPRA website or contact the department for the exact submission deadline. A practical tip: Ensure your bank is familiar with SWIFT MT760 and 1 Link payment procedures to avoid delays in issuing the Digital Bank Guarantee, as physical securities are no longer accepted.