Hiring of Security Company for Providing Security Guards Services at NEDUET Karachi

NED University of Engineering & Technology Procurement Cell Karachi invites bids for hiring a reputed Security Company to provide security guard services at NEDUET premises. This tender is specifically for the provision of security guards and related mechanical security systems at designated locations within NEDUET Karachi. The department responsible is the NED University of Engineering & Technology Procurement Cell, located in Karachi, Sindh. Items being procured: - Trained Security Guards (60 monthly services required) - Security Guards with 2 x 12mm Pistols with 2 loaded magazines - 50% Ex-Armed Forces personnel (NCO) / Rangers / Police Force - 50% Civilian trained Guards - Mechanical Security Systems including Hand-Held Metal Detectors, Under Carriage Car-Search Mirrors, Walk Through Gates, Walkie Talkies intercommunication system The scope includes deployment of energetic, smart, and healthy security guards, preferably ex-armed forces personnel, with proper uniforms and weapons as per NEDUET requirements. Guards will be on shift basis 24/7 throughout the contract period. The company must maintain extra guards as substitutes for absentees. Mechanical security equipment must be provided, installed, maintained, and operated continuously. The company is responsible for the safety of NEDUET personnel, property, and installations, including fire fighting and emergency response. The contract includes strict compliance with labor laws, minimum wages, and all relevant registrations such as SECP, EOBI, SESSI, and APSAA. Eligibility criteria include at least 15 years of experience, currently providing at least 1,000 security guards with 500 deployed in the public sector, average annual turnover not less than PKR 700 million for the last three years, active FBR and SRB status, ISO 9001:2015 certification, valid NOC from Ministry of Interior / Provincial Home Departments of Sindh, and other mandatory certifications and affidavits. Bidders must submit bids electronically through EPADS with proper indexing and all required documents. The deadline for bid submission is **2026-01-07 23:59:59**. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS only; manual bids will not be accepted. The submission address is the Office of Deputy Director Procurement, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi. Earnest Money (Bid Security) of 5% of the total bid price for 24 months is required in the form of Pay Order or Bank Guarantee in favor of Director Finance, NEDUET. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid is complete with all mandatory documents, including valid registrations, affidavits, and performance certificates. Verify your bid appears in the EPADS bid opening list to avoid disqualification. Also, maintain readiness to deploy 50% ex-armed forces personnel as required, and prepare a detailed breakup of rates including wages, EOBI, SESSI, SST, WHT, and service charges to demonstrate a workable bid. This tender offers a significant opportunity for security service providers with strong financial and technical capacity to serve a prestigious academic institution in Karachi with a long-term contract of initially 24 months, extendable by 12 months.