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Description / Scope of Work
The Vocational Training Institute Dhobi Ghat, operating under the Punjab Vocational Training Council and Government of the Punjab, invites tenders for the provision of Security Guards Services at its premises in Faisalabad. This is a single-stage two-envelope procurement for deployment of two security guards initially, with potential extension to three guards from July 2027. The contract period runs from the date of commencement of services until June 30, 2027 (estimated eight months), and is extendable on the same terms and quoted rates for further periods up to a maximum of three years total, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. The contract will be reviewed annually, with termination possible if performance is unsatisfactory.
Eligible bidders must be registered with tax authorities including Income Tax and Punjab Revenue Authority, listed on the FBR Active Taxpayers List, and registered with EOBI, Social Security, Life Insurance, and SECP. Bidders must hold a valid security services license from the Home Department and must possess at least three years of relevant experience in security services. A no-objection certificate from the Ministry of Interior is also required. Quoted rates must not be below the minimum wage notified by the Government of the Punjab together with statutory EOBI and Social Security contributions per security guard per month. Bid security must be submitted with the technical bid.
Bidders must submit their bids through the Punjab e-Procurement System before the closing date. The tender documents are available on the website www.pvtc.gop.pk and clarifications may be sought at vtidhobighat@pvtc.gop.pk not later than five days before submission. Bids must be signed and stamped on each page, remain valid for ninety days, and conform strictly to the tender requirements. The security guards must be deployed within seven days of issuance of the work order, and must comply with uniform and equipment requirements as specified in the agreement.
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VTI Dhobi Ghat seeks an experienced, licensed security contractor to deploy two full-time guards (potentially expanding to three from July 2027) for an eight-month initial term, extendable to three years subject to annual performance review.
This is a recurring contract with annual evaluation checkpoints and potential wage-linked cost adjustments. The contractor must be fully registered across tax, social security, and insurance authorities, hold valid Home Department licensure, and cannot quote below minimum wage thresholds. Mobilisation is tight at seven days post-contract execution.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with FBR, PRA, EOBI, Social Security, Life Insurance, and SECP, hold a valid Home Department security services license, possess NOC from Ministry of Interior, and have at least three years documented experience in security services. Rates must equal or exceed the Government of Punjab minimum wage plus statutory contributions. Typically, security contractors must also maintain a performance guarantee equal to two months' contract value.