Arrangement and Catering Services for the 13th Convocation of University of Education, Lahore

University of Education, Lahore invites electronic procurement bids for arrangement and catering services for its 13th convocation. The procurement is offered on a lot-wise basis under tender reference UE/CONV/01. Lot 1 covers arrangement services, with an estimated cost of Rs. 5.0925 million. Lot 2 covers catering services, with an estimated cost of Rs. 4.1494 million. Quantities and detailed service requirements are set out in the tender documents.

Eligible firms, companies and sole proprietors engaged in catering may participate. Bidders must be registered with the relevant registration authorities and tax departments or authorities for income tax and sales tax. Bidding will follow the single-stage, one-envelope procedure through electronic procurement under the Punjab Procurement Rules, PPRA 2014. Participation is open to eligible bidders as defined in the bidding documents.

The bidding documents, including terms and conditions, requirements and specifications, are immediately available free of cost under Rule 25(1). They can be accessed through http://ppra.punjab.gov.pk, http://ep.punjab.gov.pk and http://ue.edu.pk. Interested eligible bidders must participate through the Punjab e-Procurement System at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk.

Electronic bids must be submitted by 10:00 AM on 27 November 2026. Bids will be opened at 10:30 AM on the same day under PPRA Rule 30(1), in the presence of bidders or their representatives. The bid validity period is 90 days.

Each bid must be accompanied by bid security equal to 2% of the estimated cost, deposited electronically through the facility available on the Punjab e-Procurement System. Bidders must also upload a duly signed affidavit on the prescribed stamp paper together with their bid documents. The procuring agency reserves the right to require any bidder, including the successful bidder, to produce the original affidavit for physical verification at any stage of the procurement process when necessary.

The response period will be calculated exclusively from the date the advertisement is published on the PPRA website. Tender listings are accessible at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/ViewTender.aspx. Contact the Secretary Tender, Finance, Refreshment and Placement of Stalls Committee, University of Education, Lahore, by telephone at 042-99262230 or email at purchase@ue.edu.pk.