Armed Security Guards Hiring for Government Institute for Slow Learners Bahawalpur 2026-27

The Government Institute for Slow Learners, Bahawalpur invites competitive bids for the provision of armed security services for the 2026-27 financial year. The contract covers the safety and security of students, staff, buses, assets and building of the institution located in Bahawalpur, Punjab. The estimated cost of procurement is PKR 2,000,000 with rates valid until 30 June 2027. Bidders must be duly registered with the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) and registered with relevant tax authorities including Income Tax and Sales Tax departments.

Eligible firms must submit duly filled original tender forms signed and stamped, scanned copies of CNIC of firm owner, Sales Tax Registration Certificate, and Income Tax Registration with NTN Number. Firms shall not be black-listed or debarred from PPRA. A refundable bid security of PKR 60,000 (3% of estimated cost) must be deposited through 1Link or online bank transfer against the generated PSID with proof of payment attached to tender documents. Original affidavits on stamp paper of appropriate value must be submitted before the tender opening meeting. The selected firm must undertake to ensure the minimum salary rate for security guards employed for educational institutions for 08-hour duty shifts as fixed by the Government of Punjab.

Bids must be uploaded on EPADS and PPRA websites before 21 August 2026 at 10:00 AM, with opening at 10:30 AM on the same day. Bid documents are available from https://ppra.punjab.gov.pk and https://punjab.eprocure.gov.pk. Tender form availability begins immediately after publication. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the Headmaster's office, Government Institute for Slow Learners, Bahawalpur until 17 August 2026 during office hours. Bid validity period is 90 days after opening. The successful bidder must deposit a refundable performance guarantee of 8% of the contract price before issuance of the Provision of Services order. Contact the institution at +92 345-6780010 or gislbwp001@gmail.com for clarifications.

Armed security services contract for an educational institution serving slow learners in Bahawalpur for one financial year, with an estimated budget of PKR 2 million. The scope includes provision of armed security guards for campus perimeter security, vehicle security and asset protection. This is a single-year commitment with rates locked until 30 June 2027. Firms must comply with government-mandated minimum wage for security personnel employed in educational settings. The tender follows standard Punjab Procurement Rules procedures with mandatory PPRA registration and tax compliance documentation.

Who can bid: Bidding firms must be registered with PPRA and ePADS, hold valid Sales Tax and Income Tax (NTN) registrations, and not be black-listed or debarred by PPRA. Typically, armed security firms serving educational institutions must also hold requisite licensing for weapons provision and possess relevant security industry credentials, though the notice does not explicitly detail these requirements.