Continuous and Uninterrupted Management Service for Lifts and Escalators at Main, BSC, LRC and Bolton Market Building, SBP Karachi

The State Bank of Pakistan Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC) Karachi invites bids for the continuous and uninterrupted management service for lifts and escalators at its Main, BSC, LRC and Bolton Market Buildings located in Karachi. This procurement is for non-consultancy services under a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique as per Public Procurement Rules 2026. Items being procured: - Supervisory Services for lifts and escalators (1 job) - Operation Services for lifts and escalators (1 job) - Technical Support Services including preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, emergency response (1 job) The scope covers operation and maintenance of passenger and cargo lifts, escalators, machine rooms, allied equipment, control components, and accessories. Services include daily monitoring, cleaning, preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and annual servicing as per manufacturers' manuals and client requirements. The service provider must ensure smooth and safe operation, attend emergencies including trapped persons, and maintain detailed logs and reports. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with FBR and EOBI, have relevant experience managing lifts, possess financial capability, and be OEM or authorized dealers for at least one lift brand. Bid security of PKR 180,000 is required. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by Monday, November 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Manual bids will not be accepted. The contract duration is 12 months starting approximately December 30, 2026, renewable for two additional years on mutual consent. Performance guarantee of 5% of contract price is required. Payment will be made monthly after satisfactory service verification. The service provider must comply with all applicable laws, safety, and environmental standards. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed bidding documents available on EPADS portal and ensure timely submission of bids with all required documents and bid security. Registration on EPADS is mandatory for participation. Technical bids will be evaluated on full compliance with specifications and experience. Financial bids will be opened only for technically qualified bidders. This is a significant opportunity for qualified firms to provide specialized lift and escalator management services to a premier financial institution in Karachi. Bidders should ensure readiness to deploy skilled personnel and necessary tools and equipment to meet the high standards and uninterrupted service requirements of SBP BSC. Early preparation and adherence to submission guidelines will enhance chances of success.