Hiring of Event Management Company for International Gems and Jewellery Exhibition

This tender from Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) in Karachi invites bids for hiring an event management company to organize the International Gems and Jewellery Exhibition. The procurement falls under services related to security arrangements, printing and promotional materials, and media coordination. The scope covers comprehensive event planning including venue layout, booking of 80 shell scheme booths, creative execution of promotional materials, media and PR coordination, registration systems, exhibition management, seminars, fashion shows, and guest facilitation. The event is tentatively scheduled for June 12-14, 2026, in Islamabad. The event manager will handle everything from booth construction to social media campaigns and coordination with government agencies for permissions and security. Bidders must be registered with FBR, have organized at least three exhibitions in the last three years, and demonstrate financial soundness. PEC category requirements and FBR/ATL compliance for FY 2025-26 are mandatory. Earnest money of 2% of the bid amount is required, and the bid validity is 90 days. The tender follows the Public Procurement Rules 2025 with QCBS evaluation. Submission deadline is on April 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM via EPADS v2.0, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. The physical address for bid security submission is Ground Floor, PIDC House, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi. All bids must be submitted online; manual submissions are not accepted. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents such as bank statements, tax returns, client lists, and an affidavit of non-blacklisting. Also, carefully quote costs for each major activity separately as per the scope to avoid disqualification.