Hiring of Security Services for National Telecommunication Corporation throughout Pakistan for Three Years

The National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) invites bids for the hiring of security services across Pakistan for a period of three years. This procurement is specifically for the provision of trained armed security personnel to safeguard NTC offices and vital installations nationwide, including major cities such as Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, and others. The scope includes round-the-clock security coverage (24/7/365) with provisions for leaves and relievers at no extra cost. The contractor must supply armed male guards, with 60% being retired armed forces personnel and the remainder civilians, all medically fit and trained. Each guard will be equipped with semi-automatic weapons and security tools such as vehicle inspection mirrors and metal detectors. The contract requires compliance with all applicable laws, including payment of minimum wages, social security, and insurance for guards. Firms must be registered with FBR, hold valid security licenses, and have experience operating in multiple provinces. The tender documents are available on the EPADS platform and bids must be submitted electronically by the deadline of June 16, 2026, at 1100 hours. Original bid security of PKR 1,000,000 must be delivered to NTC HQ Islamabad before the deadline. Bidders should ensure all required documents including bid security, commercial compliance, and qualification proofs are submitted to avoid disqualification. The contract duration is three years starting July 1, 2026, with monthly payments based on attendance and service verification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical and financial bid in a single envelope as per the single stage-one envelope procedure and ensure timely submission of original bid security to avoid rejection. This tender offers a significant opportunity for security firms with nationwide operational capacity and compliance with regulatory requirements to secure a long-term contract with a federal entity.