Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) is inviting bids for the installation of fire safety equipment in its server rooms located at headquarters HQ-1 and HQ-2 in Islamabad, Federal Territory. This is a goods procurement project conducted under a single-stage, one-envelope bidding process. The tender document outlines comprehensive requirements for fire safety system installation, including equipment supply and installation services at DRAP's Prime Ministers National Health Complex, Park Road, Islamabad. The scope encompasses fire detection, suppression, and related safety infrastructure necessary for protecting critical server infrastructure.
Bidders must meet specified eligibility criteria including registration with relevant authorities and demonstrated past experience in similar fire safety equipment installations. Bid security requirements and performance guarantees are mandatory as detailed in the bid data sheet. Interested contractors should carefully review technical specifications and related services requirements outlined in the items and lot specification section of the bidding document to ensure compliance with DRAP's fire safety standards.
Bid documents are available for download and submission follows the prescribed format. Bids must be submitted in a single envelope containing all technical and financial documentation. The bid opening and evaluation process will follow the procedures specified in the instructions to bidders section. For further information, queries, or document clarification, bidders may contact DRAP's procurement office at +92-334-551-7343 or email procurement@dra.gov.pk. The tender was issued on September 4, 2026, with a closing date of September 22, 2026.
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DRAP is procuring fire safety systems (detection, suppression, infrastructure) for two server rooms at Islamabad HQ locations.
Scope includes equipment supply plus installation services at a critical government facility. 18-day closure suggests pre-qualification may be underway or document review is streamlined. Single-stage bidding reduces back-and-forth but demands first-submission quality. Server room protection implies strict compliance with DRAP standards and likely coordination with active IT operations—delays risk penalties.
Who can bid: Typically required: NTN registration, SECP incorporation (if company), PEC category (likely C-3 or equivalent for fire safety), and documented experience with similar installations. Authority-specific approvals for government contract work typically expected. Notice states 'registration with relevant authorities' and 'demonstrated past experience' but does not specify PEC grade or exact thresholds.