Hiring Consultancy Services for Design Vetting and Value Engineering of Security Paper Manufacturing and Banknote Production Facility at Faisalabad

This tender invites bids from qualified consultants for design vetting and value engineering services related to the structural, infrastructure, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design of a security paper manufacturing and banknote production facility located in Faisalabad. Issued by Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd, this opportunity focuses on ensuring the highest standards of technical advisory and quality assurance/control for a critical national security infrastructure project. The scope includes thorough review and optimization of engineering designs to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness while maintaining compliance with stringent security and manufacturing requirements. The facility's complex design demands expertise in multiple engineering disciplines, with a focus on integrating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems seamlessly within the structural framework. Faisalabad's industrial environment and logistical considerations add layers of complexity that bidders must address in their proposals. Bidders should ensure they meet the PEC category requirements and maintain active FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender emphasizes the importance of submitting a valid Proposal Security in the form of a pay order, demand draft, or unconditional bank/insurance guarantee with a PACRA rating of AAA or AA++. Compliance with all bid document instructions, including signatures and stamps on each page, is mandatory to avoid rejection. The submission deadline is set for January 28, 2026, with technical bids opening at 11:00 AM and financial bids at 11:30 AM via the EPADS electronic portal. Original bid securities must be delivered physically to the PSPC Purchase Department at Jinnah Avenue, Malir Halt, Karachi before the deadline. Interested bidders can attend a pre-bid meeting on January 12, 2026, either in person or via Zoom, with details available in the RFP document. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the RFP for specific Proposal Security requirements and ensure the original security reaches the PSPC office on time, as failure to do so results in immediate bid rejection. Also, verify all bid document pages are duly signed and stamped to avoid disqualification.