Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt) Ltd invites sealed bids for the supply, installation, commissioning and testing of an Addressable Fire Detection & Alarm System (AFDAS) under tender reference T-4214-FA(REQ-0826-1-00138). This is a national-level procurement for goods and related services on a single-stage, one-envelope basis. The scope encompasses the complete delivery, setup, and operational commissioning of the fire detection system at the corporation's facility in Karachi, Sindh province. Bidders must meet specified eligibility criteria including relevant corporate registration and financial standing requirements. A bid security declaration is mandatory for participation in this procurement process.
Bidders are required to provide comprehensive technical and financial quotations as per the prescribed format, along with supporting documentation including affidavits on blacklisting status, code of conduct undertakings, and declarations regarding ultimate beneficial owners. All bidders must comply with health, safety and environment (HSE) standards and sign an integrity pact as a condition of bid submission. Past experience in similar fire detection system installations and current capacity to deliver within project timelines are important evaluation considerations.
Bid documents are available for download from the procurement portal, with detailed specifications and bill of quantities in Annexure-A. Sealed bids must be submitted by the closing date of October 2, 2026. Bid opening will follow submission deadline. Interested bidders should contact the Procurement Department, Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt) Ltd, Jinnah Avenue, Malir Halt, Karachi, by phone +92-219-924-8511 or email furqan.awan@pspc.gov.pk for clarifications and technical assistance.
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Specialized procurement for a complete addressable fire detection and alarm system including installation, commissioning and testing at PSPC's Karachi facility.
The tender follows standard government single-stage bidding with October 2, 2026 closing. Bidders need proven experience in similar AFDAS installations, corporate registration, and must sign integrity pacts and HSE compliance undertakings. This appears to be a one-off capital project rather than ongoing maintenance, suggesting turnkey delivery focus. The security printing corporation context implies a critical infrastructure application with likely stringent reliability and compliance expectations.
Who can bid: Bidders must be validly registered (typically with SECP, NTN, or relevant sectoral authority), free from blacklisting by government agencies, and able to demonstrate financial capacity and technical capability in fire detection system supply and installation. An integrity pact signature is mandatory. Past contract completion evidence and HSE compliance certifications are required. Typically, vendors must hold relevant manufacturer authorization or certification for the specific AFDAS technology proposed.