Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression System for Statelife Building No.11 Karachi

The State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan invites bids for the comprehensive Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression System for Statelife Building No.11 located in Karachi. This procurement includes supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a complete fire protection system to ensure safety and compliance with national and international fire safety standards. Items being procured: - Fire Pump Set including Electric Motor Driven, Diesel Engine Driven Fire Pump, and Jockey Pump with Controllers - OS & Y Gate Valves of various sizes - Check Valves - Strainers with Ball Valves, Flanges, and Unions - Flexible Connectors - Doyma Sleeves - Portable Fire Extinguishers (Dry Powder, CO2, Wet Chemical) - High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipes for buried applications - Black Steel Schedule 40 Piping of various diameters - Fire Brigade Connections and Cabinets - Fire Hose Reels and Hydrant Valves - Fire Protection System Acceptance Test - Painting, Coating, and Stenciling - Alarm Check Valve Assembly - Zone Control Valve Assembly with PRV and Flow Switch - Fire Sprinklers (Pendent Ceiling Concealed, Upright, with Guards) - Miscellaneous items including Hydrostatic Testing, Shop and As-Built Drawings, Automatic Air Vents, Ball Valves, Fire Stopping, Pipe Sleeves, Vortex Plates, Isolation Valve Locks, Structural Openings, Operation & Maintenance Manuals, Inspector Test and Drain Valve Assemblies, Hooter & Light, Pressure Relief Valve The technical scope covers all civil, mechanical, electrical, and fire safety works including demolition, pipe penetration and repair, false ceiling restoration, fire pump room modification, pump foundations, and miscellaneous civil works allied to fire fighting systems. The system design complies with NFPA, UL, FM Global, and local regulatory standards. The project requires PEC registered contractors with minimum C-4 category and relevant experience in fire alarm and suppression systems. Bidders must be registered with FBR and SRB and provide bid security of PKR 1,800,000/-. Key dates include bid submission and opening on 23-09-2026 at 11:00 AM via the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS). Hard copies of bid security must be submitted in person before the deadline. The bid validity period is 180 days. The procurement method is Single Stage Two Envelope with electronic bid submission mandatory. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed specifications and drawings, ensure compliance with all technical and administrative requirements, and prepare bids accordingly. One practical tip is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS portal to avoid disqualification due to late submission or procedural errors. Contact for inquiries: Chief Engineer, State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan, Real Estate Division, State Life Building No. 9, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi-75530. Phone: 021-99204520. Website for bid submission and document download: www.eprocure.gov.pk