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Description / Scope of Work
The SBP BSC Head Office, Karachi, General Services Department has reserved funds for FY 2026-27 to procure non-consultancy maintenance services for the Fire Fighting System at Karachi. This procurement is planned under reference number 79843 and will utilize part of the allocated funds through an open, competitive bidding process. The contract scope covers comprehensive maintenance services for fire fighting infrastructure at the SBP's Karachi location in Sindh province. The procurement will be conducted using the Least Cost Based Selection technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and relevant Authority instructions.
Eligible bidders must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform to participate in this procurement. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security amounting to Rs. 340,000 in the form of a Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft. Bidders are required to meet standard eligibility criteria for non-consultancy services, including proper registration and compliance with procurement regulations. The procurement follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using the Principal Method of procurement, ensuring transparency and fair competition.
Bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/79843. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM via Zoom. Prospective bidders can obtain the meeting details from the bidding documents or by emailing gsd.proc2@sbp.org.pk. Bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 by Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. Contact the SBP BSC Head Office at +92-213-245-5306 or gsd.proc2@sbp.org.pk for further information.
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This is a maintenance contract for fire fighting systems at the State Bank of Pakistan's Karachi office, with a closing date in September 2026.
The modest bid security of Rs. 340,000 suggests a smaller-scale contract, likely involving routine or preventive maintenance rather than capital works. Bidders must be registered on EPADS and should note the tight pre-bid timeline (September 2025) relative to submission deadline. The Least Cost Based Selection method indicates price competition will be primary.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 platform and are typically required to hold valid NTN and business registration with relevant authority. No specific license category mentioned; typically vendors providing maintenance services should have operational experience and comply with SBP procurement standards. Bank guarantees or equivalent security must be provided.