Supply and Installation of Three 8-KW Hybrid Solar Systems for Ladies Bar Rooms by District & Sessions Judge Lodhran

The Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Lodhran, through the Chairman District Development Committee, invites electronic bids for Lot I: solarization of ladies bar rooms at District Headquarters Lodhran and the subdivisions of Kehror Pacca and Dunyapur. The package comprises three 8-KW hybrid solar systems. The estimated total cost is Rs. 5,630,625, including all taxes, overheads, profit and procurement charges.

Each system requires an 8-KW hybrid inverter supporting up to 10-KW solar panels, IP65 protection, single/three-phase operation, a three-to-five-year warranty, Wi-Fi remote monitoring and AC/DC safety protection, including surge protection meeting IEC/EN standards. Inverex Nitrox or an equivalent inverter is acceptable. Solar panels must be 625–650 watts, tempered-glass, Tier-1 products with a 25–30-year manufacturer performance warranty, from Jinko, Longi, JA, Canadian or an equivalent manufacturer. The package also includes a heavy-duty L2/L3 galvanized iron structure of 14-SWG material, stainless-steel nuts and bolts, heavy-duty anchor bolts, clamps and accessories.

Required electrical components include appropriately sized XLPO-insulated AC/DC copper wires and cables, AC/DC circuit breakers with metallic boxes, earthing to WAPDA standards, manual changeover equipment, PVC conduits, ducts and pipes, cable ties and MC4 connectors. Lithium iron phosphate battery sets must have 100-Ah capacity, 48–51 DC volts, inverter compatibility, a three-to-five-year warranty, an advanced battery management system and necessary safety features. Installation, testing, commissioning, transportation, shifting, loading, unloading and rooftop lifting are included.

Eligible bidders must be reputable, financially sound firms with at least five years of relevant experience. Required registrations 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. Bidders must provide legal-entity documentation, such as SECP or firm registration, a sole-proprietorship affidavit or partnership deed, and active Income Tax and provincial Sales Tax on Services registration. A non-judicial stamp-paper affidavit confirming no litigation, or a ten-year litigation history, must reach the District Development Committee by the closing time. An affidavit must also declare that the firm and its directors or stakeholders have never been blacklisted by this office. Tax and PRA registration certificates must be uploaded with the bid.

Bidding documents are immediately available free of charge through the Punjab e-Procurement System, the Punjab PPRA website at www.ppra.punjab.gov.pk and the District Court Lodhran website. Bids must be addressed to the District & Sessions Judge, Lodhran/Chairman District Development Committee and uploaded electronically through the Punjab e-Procurement System using the single-stage, two-envelope procedure. Submission closes on 17 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. Electronic opening will take place at 11:30 AM that day in the authority's office, in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives.

Bid security is 5%, stated as Rs. 281,531, payable before closing through an electronically generated PSID using 1-Link/digital payment via Bank of the Punjab in favour of the District & Sessions Judge, Lodhran. Failure to provide security results in disqualification. Security will be refunded after tender finalization. The successful bidder must provide a 10% performance guarantee, retained for one year after completion. Applicable taxes and stamp duty will be deducted. False documents can lead to disqualification, blacklisting and referral to PPRA. Nonconforming items must be replaced with compliant supplies. The authority may reject all bids or adjust quantities according to available budget under applicable procurement rules.

Contact Muhammad Asif Rana, District & Sessions Judge/Chairman District Development Committee, Lodhran, at 0608-921005 or dsjlodhran@punjab.gov.pk. Fax: 0608-921006.