Municipal Corporation Rawalpindi E-Bids for Framework Contracts 2026–27

Municipal Corporation Rawalpindi invites electronic bids for framework contracts for the financial year 2026–27 from 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 Two Envelope procedure under PPRA Rule 38(2)(a).

Bids must be submitted through Punjab e-PS by 25 November 2026 at 1:00 PM. The Tender Opening Committee will open bids through Punjab e-PS on the same day at 2:00 PM.

Bidding documents for each lot may be downloaded from Punjab e-PS, and bids must be uploaded separately for each lot. Manual or hand-delivered bids will not be accepted. Details of the items and services in each lot are included in the bidding documents. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Punjab e-PS, the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority website, or the General Store Branch of the Chief Officer's office during working hours.

Bid security of 5% must be submitted electronically through Punjab e-PS in accordance with Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority instructions. Manual bid security or bank guarantees will not be accepted.

The framework contract covers the year 2026–27, up to 30 June 2027, and is extendable. Bids are invited from eligible suppliers, vendors and contractors for the supply items in the lots. Vendors and suppliers may bid for an entire lot or individually for any item within a lot. They may offer the entire lot but cannot pick and choose particular items within a lot. A supplier may also submit bids for more than one lot.

Bids must be marked with the lot and bid number, for example, “Lot #1 to 2,” and addressed to the Chief Officer, Municipal Corporation Rawalpindi. Each bid must contain separate financial and technical proposals. The Financial Proposal and Technical Proposal must be uploaded separately on Punjab e-PS in accordance with the tender notice and bidding document.

Financial bids of only technically qualified bidders will be opened through Punjab e-PS. Financial bids of technically disqualified bidders will remain unopened. Lots will be evaluated individually on an item-wise basis, and contracts will be awarded to the lowest bidder for each item, on an item-wise basis separately.

Rates must be quoted in Pakistani rupees and must include all supplies, services, installation charges and applicable taxes under government policies. The price schedule must be delivered on a Duty Paid (DDP) basis. Bids must remain valid for 120 days from receipt.

The successful bidder must deposit performance security equal to 5% of the contract cost electronically through Punjab e-PS. This security will be returned electronically through Punjab e-PS upon successful completion of the contract; otherwise, the earnest money or bid security will be retained in favour of the Government.

Firms and contractors are responsible for all applicable taxes at the time payment is released, as admissible under government rules. Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority rules will apply strictly, and any violation will result in rejection of the bid.

Goods and services must be delivered according to Municipal Corporation Rawalpindi's requirements from time to time during 2026–27 after issuance of a purchase order or notification of award, within the time limit stated in the purchase order. Municipal Corporation Rawalpindi reserves the right to increase or decrease supply quantities.

Suppliers are requested to offer their best and final prices, as no negotiations will take place. The initial term of the agreement is for the financial year 2026–27, ending on 30 June 2026. The contract may be extended for a further period of up to two additional financial years, one year at a time, subject to satisfactory performance of the supplier or contractor, mutual written consent of both parties at the same unit rates, terms and conditions as the original bid, and compliance with the Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014.

Work orders against each item or lot will be issued as needed from time to time during the contract period. Approved firms, suppliers and contractors must submit bills, and payment will be made after successful completion of the work or supply in accordance with the work order. Escalation in rates, profit or interest will not be paid during the contract period.

The tender is available on the PPRA website at https://eproc.punjab.gov.pk/viewTender.aspx. Response time will be calculated exclusively from the date of publication.

Issuing authority: Chief Officer, Municipal Corporation Rawalpindi. Reference: IPL-11851.