This tender invites bids from licensed security firms to provide 20 armed security personnel for the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority in Karachi. The department requires experienced and financially sound agencies registered with income tax and sales tax authorities, ensuring compliance with the active taxpayers list of the Federal Board of Revenue. The scope includes deployment of well-equipped security staff to safeguard the premises effectively. The contract demands professional security services with personnel trained and armed to meet the safety standards of a federal government entity. Karachi's urban environment poses unique security challenges, requiring agencies to demonstrate operational readiness and reliability. The tender documents can be obtained by paying a demand draft or pay order of PKR 1000 in favor of FGEHA during office hours. Bidders must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria including registration with FBR, valid NTN, and at least five years of relevant experience. The tender advises compliance with all fiscal and regulatory requirements for the financial year 2025-26, including submission of earnest money in the form of a pay order or bank draft amounting to PKR 50,000. This ensures only serious and capable firms participate. The submission deadline is set for 02 February 2026 at 1300 hours, with bids opening the following day at 1400 hours. All bids must be sealed and delivered to the Deputy Assistant Director (HR) office at the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority, Karachi. Interested parties should prepare their technical and financial bids in separate envelopes as per the single stage two envelopes procedure. Pro-Tip: Make sure to verify the exact stamp duty and earnest money requirements stated in the newspaper advertisement, as these are often overlooked and can lead to disqualification. Also, confirm your firm’s active status on the FBR ATL to avoid last-minute issues.