Through strategic investments made under the Punjab Human Capital Investment Project (P164785), the Punjabi government continues to advance its human development agenda. The project, which is funded by the World Bank through IDA financing, aims to increase the province's vulnerable populations' access to high-quality health, education, and social protection services.
The project released a new Contract Award Notice (OP00413995) on December 5, 2025, for the purchase of LED units meant to increase the Punjab Social Protection Authority's (PSPA) operational efficiency. The project's overarching goal of improving administrative capacity and guaranteeing better service delivery is in line with this procurement.
Context: Developing Punjab's Human Capital
One of the main projects, the Punjab Human Capital Investment Project, aims to:
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Improving systems of social protection
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promoting the health of mothers and children
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Enhancing educational results
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bolstering public institutions' operational infrastructure
The project makes sure that necessary tools, equipment, and services are available to support programme implementation through a number of procurement activities.
The most recent award relates to the purchase of two LED units that could be utilised for training, communication, monitoring, or presentation in PSPA offices, thereby facilitating more efficient project execution.
Announcement of Contract Award
Details of the Award
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Title of Project: Investment in Human Capital in Punjab
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P164785 is the project ID.
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Source of Funding: IDA-65480
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PK-PSPA-524616-GO-RFQ is the borrower reference.
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Type of Notice: Contract Award
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Date of Publication: December 5, 2025
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Request for Quotations (RFQ) is the procurement method.
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Contract Scope: Purchasing two LEDs
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Duration of Contract: 30 Days
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Notification of Award Date: 5 Dec. 2025
In order to ensure speed, openness, and fair competition, suppliers were asked for quotes using the RFQ method.
M/S Pakistan Best Services is the winning supplier.
M/S Pakistan Best Services (648687), a Lahore-based company that specialises in office equipment supply and IT-related procurement, was given the contract.
Details of the Supplier
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M/S Pakistan Best Services is the company name.
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Address: MCT Plaza, Hafeez Centre, Gulberg-III, Lahore, Pakistan, Third Floor
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Opening Bid Price: PKR 775,260
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PKR 775,260 is the evaluated bid price.
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Price of the signed contract: PKR 775,260
The company met all of the RFQ's technical and financial requirements and submitted the lowest evaluated responsive bid.
Comparison of Evaluated Bids
Despite competitive participation, M/S Pakistan Best Services emerged as the most cost-effective supplier. Below is a detailed look at the competing bidders:
1. M/S Generation System (538410)
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Location: Suite #44-F, Gulberg Centre, Main Boulevard, Gulberg III, Lahore
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Contact: 042-35771365-6
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Bid at Opening: PKR 784,000
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Evaluated Price: PKR 784,000
Although technically compliant, their quoted price was higher than the winning bid.
2. M/S Balaj Traders (1043008)
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Location: Lahore
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Bid at Opening: PKR 890,000
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Evaluated Price: PKR 890,000
This was the highest among all bids and thus not selected for award.
Why This Procurement Matters
While the procurement of two LED units may appear modest, it serves a crucial purpose:
1 Enhancing Office Infrastructure
Modern display equipment enables better communication, data visualisation, and training - key for a project dealing with human capital reforms.
2 Supporting Timely Project Execution
With a contract duration of just 30 days, the equipment will be available quickly to support ongoing administrative tasks.
3 Promoting Transparency in Public Procurement
Using the RFQ method and publishing results ensures that stakeholders can see how funds are being utilised.
4 Strengthening Institutional Capacity
Improved office tools ultimately help PSPA deliver programmes more efficiently, benefiting beneficiaries across Punjab.
Conclusion
The Punjab Human Capital Investment Project continues to make steady progress through well-structured and transparent procurement processes. The award of this contract to M/S Pakistan Best Services not only reflects competitive pricing but also reinforces the project’s commitment to operational excellence.
As Punjab expands its investments in human development, even small-scale procurements like LED equipment play a meaningful role in achieving broader social and economic outcomes.
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