Framework Contract for Stationery, Store Items, IT Equipment and Furniture by Municipal Corporation Rawalpindi

Municipal Corporation Rawalpindi invites electronic bids for framework contracts for the financial year 2026-27. Eligible bidders are firms and contractors registered with the Punjab e-Procurement System (Punjab e-PS) and other relevant departments of the Government of Punjab. Procurement will follow the single-stage, one-envelope procedure under PPRA Rule 38(1).

The contract comprises four lots: Lot 1, supply of stationery, with an allocated amount of Rs. 15.00 million; Lot 2, supply of store items, Rs. 27.50 million; Lot 3, supply and repair of information technology items, including hardware and software, Rs. 16.00 million; and Lot 4, supply and repair of furniture, Rs. 14.00 million. Bid security is 5% for each lot. Detailed requirements for each lot are available in the bidding documents.

Bidders may download the documents for each lot through Punjab e-PS and must submit their bids separately through that system. Manual or hard-copy bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted by 1:00 PM on 26 November 2026 and will be opened at 2:00 PM on the same day by the Tender Opening Committee through Punjab e-PS. Bids must identify the relevant lot number, from Lot 1 to Lot 4, and be addressed to the Chief Officer, Municipal Corporation Rawalpindi.

Bid security must be submitted electronically through Punjab e-PS in accordance with Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority instructions. Manual bid security and bank guarantees will not be accepted. The lowest bidder must deposit performance security equal to 5% of the contract cost electronically through Punjab e-PS. This security will be returned or released upon successful completion of the work or contract; otherwise, the earnest money or bid security will be retained in favour of the Government.

Each vendor or supplier may submit only one bid for each lot individually, or may bid for the entire set of lots. A bidder must cover the whole of any lot selected and cannot choose individual items within that lot. Bidders may participate in more than one lot. Lots will be evaluated individually on an item-wise basis, and contracts will be awarded separately to the lowest bidder for each item.

Prices must be quoted in Pakistani rupees and include supplies, services, installation charges and applicable taxes under government policy. Prices in the Price Schedule must be on a delivered-duty-paid basis. Bids must remain valid for 120 days from receipt. Supplies and services will be required during 2026-27 following purchase orders, notifications or awards, within the delivery periods stated in purchase orders. The Corporation may increase or decrease supply quantities.

The framework contract runs up to 30 June 2027 and may be extended for up to two additional financial years, one year at a time, subject to satisfactory performance, mutual written consent and the original rates, terms and conditions. No price negotiations or escalation will apply. Payment will follow successful completion of the relevant supply or work. Further information may be obtained through Punjab e-PS, the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority website, or the Chief Officer's General Store Branch during working hours.