Armed Security Guards Services for Government Secondary School for the Blind, Bahawalpur

Government Secondary School for the Blind, Bahawalpur invites competitive bids for the provision of armed security guard services for the school and its vehicles during the financial year 2026-27. The tender is issued under open competitive bidding methodology in a single-envelope format. The scope includes security services for the institution located in Model Town-A, Bahawalpur, Punjab. Bidders are required to be well-reputed firms registered with PPRA and the Punjab e-Procurement System to participate in this tender. Eligible bidders must hold a valid NOC or license for security services from the Home Department of the Government of Punjab, along with valid tax registrations including Sale Tax, Income Tax, and NTN documentation. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant experience in security services provision within the past five years through attested certificates. Bid Security equivalent to two percent of the estimated contract cost must be deposited via 1Link or online bank transfer against a generated PSID, with proof of payment attached to tender documents. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Guarantee of five percent of the contract award amount as per Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. An original affidavit of minimum Rs. 300 stamped and signed by the firm owner, along with a certificate confirming the firm is not blacklisted by PPRA, must be submitted before the tender opening meeting.

This is a one-year security services contract for a government educational institution serving blind students in Bahawalpur. The tender requires licensed armed security providers with demonstrable three-year experience and proper Home Department authorization. Bid security at two percent is modest, but successful bidders face a five percent performance guarantee requirement. The closing date is August 6, 2026, allowing reasonable preparation time. This is a recurrent annual requirement, making it suitable for established security firms seeking government education sector contracts in Punjab.

Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with PPRA and Punjab e-Procurement System, hold a valid Home Department NOC/license for security services in Punjab, and possess active tax registrations (Sale Tax, Income Tax, NTN). Minimum three years documented experience in security services within the past five years is mandatory. The firm owner must not be blacklisted by PPRA. Typically, armed security contracts also require compliance with firearms regulations and staff vetting requirements.