Provision and Installation of 200 kW Grid-Tied Solar PV System at University of Education Township Campus, Lahore

The Engineering Cell of the University of Education, Lahore invites item-rate e-bids from engineering firms and contractors for Lot 1: provision and installation of a 200 kW grid-tied solar PV system with an elevated mounted structure at the University's Township Campus in Lahore. The estimated cost is Rs. 28,849,259.00, and the completion period is 120 days. The tender is No. 04 for FY 2026-27.

Participating firms must hold Pakistan Engineering Council registration for 2026-27 in Category C-5 or above, with mandatory specialization codes EE03, EE04, EE06, EE11(i), EE11(ii), EE11(iii), EE11(vi), ME07 for general mechanical works only, and CE10. Firms must also hold valid registration with the Private Power & Infrastructure Board, formerly AEDB, in Category C-2, and valid registration with SECP or AOP.

Contractors and engineering firms must be registered on the Punjab PPRA website at www.punjab.eprocure.gov.pk. Registration information and procedures are available at ppra.punjab.gov.pk/e-procurement. Procurement will be conducted through Punjab E-Procurement under the Punjab Procurement Rules 2014, as amended, using the single-stage, two-envelope procedure. The bidding process is open to eligible bidders as defined in the bidding documents.

All bids must be submitted electronically through the Punjab E-Procurement System. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security equal to 5% of the estimated cost, amounting to Rs. 1,442,463, deposited electronically through the facility available in the system. Bidders must upload a duly signed affidavit on the prescribed stamp paper together with their bid documents. The procuring agency may require the successful bidder or any bidder to produce the original affidavit for physical verification at any stage of procurement.

The scheduled bid opening is 2 December 2026 at 11:00 AM. E-bids will be opened under PPRA Rule 30(i) in the presence of bidders or their representatives. The response period is to be calculated exclusively from the date of publication of the advertisement on the PPRA website. The PPRA tender page is http://ppra.punjab.gov.pk/ViewTender.aspx.

Submission of false information or documents will result in disqualification and blacklisting from University of Education tendering. The University may also recommend action and blacklisting to PPRA and PEC. The procuring agency may reject all bids before acceptance under PPRA Rule 35.

For contact, the Project Director is located at University of Education, College Road, Township, Lahore. Telephone: 042-99262220.