Hiring of Security Guard Services at Pakistan Steel Mills, Karachi

Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) invites bids for the hiring of security guard services to protect its assets, premises, and installations located in Karachi, Sindh. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 using a Single Stage-One Envelope procedure with Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. Items being procured: - Hiring of 120 trained security personnel including 20 Special Security Group (SSG) personnel The scope includes deployment of security guards across Pakistan Steel premises including Main Plant, Cantonment Board, Township, Outstations, Karachi liaison offices, hospital, and other locations on 12-hour shifts round the clock. The security agency must provide 70% ex-servicemen guards with specified physical and educational qualifications, weapons and ammunition, patrolling vehicles with fuel, wireless communication equipment, and maintain a reserve guard pool. The agency is responsible for all logistical costs including transport, lodging, and medical facilities for personnel. Strict compliance with uniform, discipline, and operational standards is required. Eligibility criteria include valid registrations with FBR and SECP, possession of NOCs and licenses from Ministry of Interior and Sindh Home Department, minimum annual turnover of PKR 2 billion, and experience with key point and multinational clients. Bid security of 2% of total bid price in the form of Pay Order is mandatory. Performance guarantee of 5% of contract value in the form of bank guarantee is required from the successful bidder. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by **Wednesday, October 14, 2026 11:00 AM**. Manual submissions will not be accepted. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Pakistan Steel Mill, Bin Qasim, Karachi. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed bidding documents available on EPADS and ensure compliance with all technical and financial requirements. One practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and submission on EPADS v2.0 platform and submit original bid security to the designated office before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Maintain all required documentation including police verification, NADRA verification, and training certificates ready for submission. This tender offers a significant opportunity for licensed security service providers with strong operational capacity and compliance to serve a major industrial entity in Karachi.