Construction of PSPC Main Gate (N1) with Reception Building, Allied Road, Civil, MEP Works and Security Equipment Installation

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC) invites bids for the comprehensive construction of the PSPC Main Gate (N1) along with a reception building, allied road works, civil works, MEP works, and the supply and installation of security equipment in Karachi, Sindh. This project is a significant infrastructure development requiring a turnkey contractor with at least ten years of relevant construction experience and valid PEC registration in Category C-3 or above. The scope includes earthworks, structural concrete, masonry, plastering, finishing, flooring, painting, electrical distribution, HVAC, security system installation including CCTV, access control, and integration of all systems for operational readiness. Bidders must be registered with tax authorities, submit audited financial statements for the last three years, and provide valid OEM authorization certificates for security equipment. Mandatory site visits and pre-bid meeting attendance are required, with verification through PSPC Entry Approval Log. The tender follows a Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure with a bid security of Rs. 4,000,000 fixed, to be submitted electronically via EPADS and physically to PSPC before the deadline. The project completion period is twelve months from contract award, with a kick-off meeting within ten working days and submission of detailed baseline schedules and shop drawings within fourteen days. Bidders are advised to thoroughly review the tender documents, including BOQ, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria, which allocate 70% weightage to technical and 30% to financial evaluation. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous evaluated responsive bidder. Submission must be electronic only via EPADS by May 21, 2026, 11:00 AM, with technical bids opened the same day at 11:30 AM. The tender documents and further clarifications are available on the PSPC and PPRA websites. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure complete compliance with all mandatory requirements and submit a fully responsive bid with all technical submittals and data sheets, as non-compliance will lead to immediate disqualification. The bid security must be uploaded on EPADS and the original submitted to PSPC before the deadline to avoid rejection. This tender represents a major opportunity for qualified Pakistani contractors to engage in a high-profile security and infrastructure project with PSPC in Karachi.