Procurement of Civil and Electrical Items for Annual Requirement at Engineering Store, State Bank of Pakistan, Islamabad

This tender invites bids for the procurement of civil and electrical items required annually at the Engineering Store of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Services Corporation in Islamabad. The procurement covers a wide range of construction materials, electrical fittings, plumbing items, and related accessories essential for maintenance and operational needs of the bank's facilities in Islamabad. The scope includes enamel and plastic emulsion paints, various sizes of paint brushes, nails, drawer channels, locks, door closers, ceiling tiles, electrical wires, switches, plumbing pipes, valves, mixers, and LED lighting fixtures among others. These items must meet the technical specifications and quality standards as per the bidding documents and are to be delivered within 30 days of contract award. Bidders must be registered with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) and participate through the electronic procurement system EPADS. The tender requires submission of a technical proposal including bid security of Rs. 45,000 and a financial proposal separately. The bid security must be submitted in original before the closing time. The procurement process follows a single stage two envelope procedure with electronic bid submission and opening. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated bidder meeting all eligibility and qualification criteria. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status is mandatory. Bidders should ensure their registration and tax status are current for the fiscal year 2024-25. The tender documents specify that the performance security will be 5% of the contract price or retention of bid security if contract value is below Rs. 4 million. Warranty and defect liability period is 180 days post acceptance. Payment terms include 95% payment on delivery and 5% after warranty expiry. The submission deadline is **16-Apr-2026 11:00 AM** with bid opening at **11:30 AM** the same day at the office of the Chief Manager, 1st Floor, SBP BSC G-5/2 Islamabad. Bidders should submit bids only through EPADS; manual or late bids will be rejected. The physical address for correspondence is Chief Manager, SBP Banking Services Corporation, G-5/2 Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure the original bid security reaches the procuring agency before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the technical specifications and warranty claim procedures to avoid common pitfalls in compliance and documentation.