Hiring of Security Agency for Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan

The Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (HDIP) based in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring the services of a Security Agency for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement involves hiring armed and unarmed security guards to provide 24/7 security coverage at multiple HDIP locations including Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, and Karachi. The scope includes maintaining safety of premises, staff, visitors, and assets, monitoring vehicle and visitor movement, maintaining entry and exit records, and ensuring compliance with security SOPs issued by HDIP. The contract requires provision of physically fit, trained, and licensed armed guards aged between 25-50 years with proper uniforms and equipment. The security company must have valid registrations including SECP, FBR, Ministry of Interior licenses, and must not be blacklisted. Experience of providing security services to at least three government departments or multinational companies with a minimum deployment of 200 guards is mandatory. The contract duration is three years with monthly payments upon submission of verified biometric attendance sheets. Bidders must submit their bids online through EPADS v2.0 by the submission deadline of Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The technical bid will be evaluated on least cost based selection criteria. Bid security in the form of pay order and other documentary evidence as per eligibility criteria must accompany the bid. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 10:30 AM on EPADS. The submission address for the original bid security is 18, Street 6, Sector H-9/1, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully prepare the technical bid with all mandatory documents including firm profile, licenses, tax certificates, and performance certificates. Early submission is advised to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, ensure the bid security original is submitted before the deadline to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for security firms with strong financial capacity and proven experience to secure a prestigious government contract with HDIP.