Armed Security Guards Services for Government Secondary Special Education Centre Sadar, Bahawalpur

The Government Secondary Special Education Centre Sadar (COE) in Bahawalpur, Punjab, invites sealed bids for the hiring of armed security guard services for the financial year 2026-2027. The procurement covers security and safety services for students, staff, buses, assets and building of the institution. The estimated cost of procurement is PKR 1,500,000, with the contract period spanning the full financial year. Eligible bidders must be registered with PPRA (Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority) and the Punjab e-Procurement System, and must provide security services on a continuous basis ensuring uninterrupted coverage through trained armed personnel.

Bidders must meet strict eligibility criteria including PPRA registration, valid NOC/License for Security Services from the Home Department Government of Punjab, minimum five years experience in the last ten years, and active tax filer status with Income Tax, Sales Tax and NTN registration. Mandatory documents include duly filled tender form signed by the bidder, attested CNIC of firm owner, tax registration certificates, valid security license, experience certificates, and proof of bid security deposit. Bid security equivalent to 2% of estimated cost (PKR 30,000) must be submitted via 1Link or online bank transfer, with paid slip attached as proof. A performance guarantee of 5% of contract price is required from the successful bidder before issuance of the provision of services order.

Tender documents are available immediately on PPRA and ePADS platforms at https://punjab.eprocure.gov.pk and https://ep.punjab.gov.pk. Bids must be uploaded electronically before 17th August 2026 at 10:00 AM, with opening scheduled for 10:30 AM the same day. Bidders must clearly mention the rate per human resource staff per month inclusive of all applicable taxes, ensuring compliance with Government of Punjab minimum salary standards for eight-hour duty shifts over 26 working days monthly. Contact the Headmistress Office at 03331745745 or gsecsaddarbwp@gmail.com for queries regarding the tender process.

One-year armed security services contract for an educational institution with PKR 1.5 million estimated value, recurring annually. Requires active PPRA registration, valid Home Department security license, and minimum five years track record. Bidder must ensure immediate staff replacements, comply with provincial minimum wage rules, and provide monthly costing all-inclusive. Tight 17 August 2026 closing suggests contract may begin September 2026. Suitable for established security firms already licensed and registered; smaller informal operators will be rejected at technical stage.

Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with PPRA and Punjab e-Procurement System. Valid NOC/License for Security Services from Home Department Government of Punjab is mandatory. Minimum five years experience in security services within the last ten years required. Active Income Tax and Sales Tax registration, including NTN, must be demonstrated. Firm must not be blacklisted or debarred by PPRA. All documents must be attested.