Hiring Services and Supply of Miscellaneous Items for Epoxy Coating at PSPC Karachi

This tender invites bids for hiring services of epoxy coating and supply of miscellaneous items used in epoxy coating at Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC) site in Karachi. The project involves applying a 3mm thick epoxy coating on approximately 46,000 square feet of shop floor area covering strong rooms, offset, numbering, IPM, and cut-pack departments. The scope includes surface cleaning, repair, profiling, primer application, epoxy coating, curing, and final inspection. The contractor must visit the site to assess the work scope and provide a detailed execution plan. The work will be carried out mainly on Sundays and public holidays over a 10-month period with possible extension up to 2 years on mutual consent. Bidders must be original epoxy manufacturers or authorized suppliers with at least 5 years of relevant experience and skilled labor. Compliance with PSPC's Code of Conduct and HSE requirements is mandatory. The contractor is responsible for all tools, equipment, transportation, and safety measures including barricading sensitive production areas. A 3-year warranty against flooring system defects is required with 5% defect liability retained until warranty expiry. Bidders should be registered active taxpayers, not blacklisted, and must submit bid security of PKR 1,100,000 in specified forms. The tender follows the Single Stage One Envelope Procedure with bids submitted electronically via EPADS by 11:00 AM on February 19, 2026. Technical and financial bids will be evaluated on compliance, experience, and lowest evaluated cost basis. Submission must include signed and stamped documents, manufacturer authorization, affidavits on blacklisting and beneficial ownership, and undertakings for code of conduct and HSE compliance. The bid validity period is 90 days. Performance security of 5% of contract value is required upon award. The submission deadline is strictly enforced with bid opening at 11:30 AM same day via EPADS. The physical address for correspondence is PSPC Purchase Department, Jinnah Avenue, Malir Halt, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Make sure to physically visit the site before bidding to fully understand the scope and prepare a realistic execution plan. Also, carefully review the warranty and HSE compliance requirements to avoid disqualification.