Hiring of Security & Guarding Services at Central Power Purchasing Agency Head Office Islamabad

The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) invites bids for the hiring of professional security and guarding services at its Head Office located at Shaheen Plaza, Blue Area, Islamabad. This procurement is for the fiscal year 2026-27 and aims to ensure a safe, secure, and disciplined working environment through deployment of trained, medically fit, and professionally supervised armed and unarmed security personnel. Items being procured: - Armed Security Supervisor (Ex-Forces Only): 1 - Armed Security Guards (Ex-Forces Only): 7 - Unarmed Security Guards: 7 Total personnel: 15 The security services are required on a 24/7 basis, including weekends and public holidays, with two shifts of 12 hours each. The contractor must provide all manpower, supervision, licensed weapons (including Short Gun/Pump Action/AK-47 for armed guards and 9 mm pistol for supervisor), communication equipment (4 walkie talkies), and security equipment (3 hand-held metal detectors) necessary for efficient execution of the services. The contractor is responsible for maintaining deployment strength, immediate replacement of absent personnel, and ensuring all personnel meet age, fitness, and background verification requirements including medical fitness, drug screening, police and NADRA verification. Eligibility criteria include a minimum of 15 years experience in security services, valid registrations and licenses (SECP, NTN, Sales Tax, EOBI, Social Security, Ministry of Interior NOC and Security Agency License, Arms Licenses), corporate office in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, and no blacklisting by any government entity. Bidders must comply with all applicable labor laws, minimum wage notifications, and statutory obligations. The contract duration is one year, extendable for two additional years subject to satisfactory performance. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by 11:00 AM on October 5, 2026, with original bid security of PKR 400,000 submitted physically before the deadline. The evaluation will be based on Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) with 70% weightage on technical and 30% on financial proposals. The successful bidder must provide a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract value. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified security service providers to engage with a federal government agency in Islamabad. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed eligibility and technical criteria, ensure timely submission of all required documents, and maintain compliance with all statutory and contractual obligations. The use of EPADS v2.0 for bid submission and communication is mandatory. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your company's deployment plan clearly demonstrates the ability to maintain the required 15 personnel strength continuously, including relievers and leave reserves, as failure to maintain deployment strength may lead to penalties or contract termination.