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Punjab Prisons Department, under the management of the Punjab Prison Foundation, invites bids for the auction of bicycle stands across all prisons in Punjab for the fiscal year 2025–2026. The auctions will be conducted at the office of the Inspector General of Prisons, Punjab, Lahore, on the dates specified below.

Who Can Participate?

• Registered contractors with the Prisons Department whose registration is valid for the year 2025–2026.

• Both registered and unregistered contractors (including new participants) can participate, provided they are listed with the FBR and hold an NTN.

• Blacklisted contractors or those involved in any legal disputes or with outstanding dues related to previous contracts (e.g., rental arrears, taxes, assessment charges) are not eligible.

Participation Requirements:

1. Bid Security Deposit (Call Deposit Receipt):

   • Mandatory for all participants.

   • Must be issued by any scheduled bank in Pakistan in the name of "Punjab Prison Foundation, Lahore".

   • Fake or invalid CDRs will lead to legal action under Pakistan Penal Code.

   • Only CDRs drawn from the bidder’s own bank account are acceptable.

2. Deposit at Time of Successful Bid:

   • The winning bidder must deposit 25% of the bid amount on the spot.

   • Additionally, 10% advance income tax will be charged.

   • The remaining balance is to be paid in monthly installments.

   • Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of the security deposit.

3. Final Approval:

   • The CDRs of both the highest and the second-highest bidders will be retained until final approval.

   • If the highest bidder refuses the contract, their deposit will be forfeited and the offer will be extended to the second bidder, and so on.

4. Contract Agreement & Verification:

   • Before the bicycle stand is handed over, the successful bidder must sign an agreement with the concerned jail superintendent.

   • Details of employees working at the bicycle stand must be submitted for verification by the relevant branch.

   • For unregistered contractors, police verification is mandatory upon bid approval.

5. Auction Rescheduling:

   • If an auction cannot be held on the given date, a new date will be announced on the spot in the presence of bidders — no new advertisement will be published.

6. Changes to Terms:

   • The department reserves the right to amend conditions at the time of auction, if necessary, in the public interest.

7. Non-Compliance:

   • Bidders not complying with the rules and instructions may be disqualified. Such bidders will not have the right to challenge the decision in court.

Auction Schedule:

Additional Instructions:

• Contractors must provide the contact number of their bank manager to allow real-time verification of the CDR at the time of the auction.

• The contractor must strictly follow all written instructions issued by the Prisons Department regarding the management of bicycle stands.

For further inquiries, contact the Prisons Department during office hours at 042-37425533.

Issued By:
Mian Farooq Nazir
Inspector General of Prisons, Punjab
Secretary General, Punjab Prison Foundation (Registered), Lahore

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