Gardening Services for One Year

Dawood University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Karachi, is inviting bids for the procurement of gardening services for the period of one year. This tender is specifically issued by the Procurement Officer of DUET and is open to firms registered with Income Tax, GST, NTN, and SRB as per SPPRA Rule 46 1a (iii). The procurement is to be conducted through the Single Stage One Envelope method, combining both technical and financial bids. Items being procured: - Gardening services for one year The scope of work includes comprehensive gardening services at the DUET campus located on New M.A. Jinnah Road, Karachi. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining the university's green areas, including lawn care, planting, pruning, watering, and general upkeep to ensure a clean and aesthetically pleasing environment. The contract requires experienced firms capable of delivering quality horticultural services in an academic institution setting. Eligibility criteria demand that bidders must be registered with relevant tax authorities including Income Tax, GST, NTN, and SRB. Firms must comply with all applicable rules under the Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (amended). The bid security amount is fixed at Rs. 160,000 and a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 3,000 is required. Bidders should ensure their registration on the EPADS portal and submit their bids online before the deadline. The last date and time for submission of bids on EPADS is **11-08-2026 15:00:00**, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 15:30. Bidders must submit a hard copy of the bidding documents and other required documents at the office of the Director ICT, DUET, Karachi. The university reserves the right to reject conditional, late, or incomplete bids. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your firm’s registration on the EPADS portal is complete and up to date well before the submission deadline. This will help avoid last-minute technical issues and ensure your bid is accepted without delay. Also, carefully prepare your bid security and tender fee in the prescribed form (Pay Order, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft) in favor of DUET to avoid disqualification.