Procurement of Gardening Services for One Year at DUET Karachi

Dawood University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) Karachi invites bids for the procurement of comprehensive gardening services for a period of one year. This tender is specifically for the provision of skilled gardening manpower and associated services at DUET campuses located in Karachi and Sukkur. The department responsible for this procurement is the Works & Services Department of DUET, situated in Karachi, Sindh. Items being procured: - Providing Gardener Services with Labour (09 gardeners) - Supply of necessary gardening tools including Scissors, Brush Cutter, Large Cutter - Transportation of staff and tools to DUET lawns The scope of work includes lawn maintenance such as mowing, trimming, fertilization, and weed removal; plant and tree maintenance including pruning, shaping, seasonal planting, pest and disease control; landscaping and beautification of garden beds and walkways; and cleanliness and waste management including collection and disposal of garden waste. The services will be deployed across multiple campuses: New M. A Jinnah Campus Karachi, Gulshan e Iqbal Campus Karachi, Faculty of I&CS Gulberg Campus Karachi, and CEMET Campus Sukkur. Eligible bidders must be registered with Income Tax, GST, NTN, and Sindh Revenue Board (SRB). Firms should have at least five years of relevant experience and demonstrate financial capability with an annual turnover at least twice the estimated cost. Submission requires valid certificates, technical staff details, client references, and a non-blacklist affidavit. Bids must be submitted online via the SPPRA EPADS portal and remain valid for 90 days. Earnest money and performance security as per SPPRA rules are mandatory. The closing date for submission is **14 June 2024 23:59:59**. Bidders are advised to visit the site before quoting and ensure compliance with all technical specifications and terms. The contract is extendable for an additional year based on satisfactory performance. The successful bidder will sign a contract agreement within seven days of award and provide monthly progress reports. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all required documents are complete, signed, and uploaded on the EPADS portal to avoid disqualification. Also, site visits prior to bidding are crucial to accurately assess the scope and prepare competitive pricing inclusive of all taxes and transportation costs.