Hiring of Searchers for Dargahs under Auqaf Department Sindh

The Auqaf Department Government of Sindh invites bids for the hiring of searchers for various Dargahs across Sindh. This procurement is aimed at deploying security personnel to ensure safety and order at religious sites managed by the department. The locations include Dargah Abdullah Shah Ashabi at Thatta, Dargah Shah Yaqeek at District Sujawal, Dargah Umaid Ali Shah at Mirpukhas, Dargah Baba Sallauddin at Kotri, Dargah Abdul Wahab Shah Jillani at Hyderabad, Dargah Saman Sarkar at Badin, Dargah Makki Shah at Hyderabad, and Dargah Saddruddin Shah at Rohri. Items being procured: - Hiring of Four (4) Searchers for Dargah Abdullah Shah Ashabi at Thatta - Hiring of Four (4) Searchers for Dargah Shah Yaqeek at District Sujawal - Hiring of Four (4) Searchers for Dargah Umaid Ali Shah at Mirpukhas - Hiring of Four (4) Searchers for Dargah Baba Sallauddin at Kotri - Hiring of Four (4) Searchers for Dargah Abdul Wahab Shah Jillani at Hyderabad - Hiring of Four (4) Searchers for Dargah Saman Sarkar at Badin - Hiring of Four (4) Searchers for Dargah Makki Shah at Hyderabad - Hiring of Four (4) Searchers for Dargah Saddruddin Shah at Rohri The scope includes deployment of security personnel at the specified shrines to maintain safety and order. Bidders must be registered with relevant tax authorities and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. Eligibility criteria include valid NTN and SRB registration, proof of Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status, at least three years of relevant experience with a minimum of five purchase orders, and an average annual turnover of not less than Rs. 3 million. Earnest money in the form of 5% bid security and a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 2000 must be submitted. The deadline for bid submission is **1 October 2026 at 12:00 PM**, with bid opening at **1:00 PM** on the same day at the Head Office of the Chief Administrator Auqaf Sindh, opposite Session Court Hyderabad. Bids must be submitted electronically via the SPPRA EPADS portal and a printed copy of the technical proposal in a sealed envelope at the Head Office. Conditional, telegraphic, late, or incomplete bids will be rejected. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure that the bid security is submitted in the original form (Pay Order/DD/CD/BG) and sealed separately as per the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure to avoid disqualification. Strict adherence to timelines and submission requirements is crucial for successful participation.