Hiring of Searchers for Various Shrines in Hyderabad, Karachi, Badin, Mirpurkhas, and Nawabshah

This tender from the Office of the Auqaf Sindh, Chief Administrator in Hyderabad invites bids for hiring searchers to be deployed at multiple shrines across Sindh including Hyderabad, Karachi, Badin, Mirpurkhas, and Nawabshah. The procurement covers deployment of a total of 115 searchers across various shrines such as Dargah Gull Shah Bukhari, Dargah Syed Ali Sarmast, and others, ensuring security and safety at these religious sites. The scope involves providing trained personnel capable of conducting thorough security checks and maintaining order at shrine premises. The work requires coordination with local authorities and understanding of site-specific challenges in urban and semi-urban settings of Sindh. The tender follows a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure, emphasizing technical and financial bid separation for transparent evaluation. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC registration requirements relevant to security services and maintain an active FBR ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. It is advisable to prepare earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as per tender instructions and verify all documentation to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 23:59:59 on the closing date, with bid opening scheduled shortly thereafter at the Office of the Auqaf Sindh, Opposite Session Court Hyderabad. Interested parties must submit sealed envelopes containing technical and financial bids separately to the specified address. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender advertisement for specific stamp duty and earnest money requirements, as these are commonly overlooked and can lead to bid rejection. Also, ensure all personnel proposed meet the security clearance standards mandated by the department.