Installation of Hybrid Solar Systems for Bar Rooms by District & Sessions Judge Gujranwala

The Chairman Procurement Committee, Sessions Court, Gujranwala invites electronic bids for the installation of hybrid off-grid solar systems at bar rooms in Gujranwala and its subdivisions. Procurement will be conducted under the Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014.

Lot 1 covers five 8-kW hybrid off-grid solar systems for Ladies Bar Rooms and Gents Bar Rooms: one system at Gujranwala, two at Kamoke and two at Nowshera Virkan. The estimated cost per system is Rs. 1,876,875, with a total estimated lot cost of Rs. 9,384,375. Bid security for this lot is Rs. 469,218.75. Lot 2 covers one 12-kW hybrid off-grid solar system at the Gents Bar Room, Wazirabad. Its estimated cost is Rs. 2,550,000, and bid security is Rs. 127,500.

Eligible bidders must be well-reputed, financially sound firms with previous experience in the relevant field. Registration requirements include Income Tax, Sales Tax, Professional Tax, PRA and, where applicable, Pakistan Engineering Council registration for 2026–2027 in category C3 or above with relevant code CE-01. Firms must attach PST, Professional Tax, Income Tax and Sales Tax registration certificates to their electronic bids.

Bidding documents may be downloaded through e-PADS and the PPRA website. The notice and documents are also available through https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/, https://ppra.gov.pk/ and https://gujranwala.dc.lhc.gov.pk/. Further information may be obtained from the Accounts Branch, Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Gujranwala.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the Punjab E-procurement System by 10:30 a.m. on 9 November 2026. Opening will take place at 12:30 p.m. that day in the Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Gujranwala, before the Chairman Procurement Committee. If that date is a public holiday, the next working day will apply. The single-stage, two-envelope procedure under Rule 38(2)(a) will be used.

Rates must include GST/PST and remain valid until 30 June 2027. Refundable bid security equal to 5% of the estimated amount, in the form of a bank call deposit or CDR, must be uploaded before the submission deadline. The successful bidder must furnish a performance guarantee equal to 10% of the contract value through CDR or pay order, refundable after successful completion of contractual obligations.

The selected supplier must provide and install the items within 20 days of issuance of the supply or work order. Bids must include a minimum one-year warranty with free replacement, service and maintenance. Recovery against credit for old material will be adjusted manually during evaluation. The authority may increase quantities or reject all bids under the applicable rules. The contact officer is Hidayat Ullah Shah, Additional District & Sessions Judge and Chairman Procurement Committee, Gujranwala.