Hiring of Security Services for Auqaf Managed Shrines Islamabad

This tender notice invites qualified firms to provide professional security services for Auqaf managed shrines located in Islamabad. The procuring entity is the Auqaf Directorate Islamabad, which requires the hiring of security guards to ensure the safety and protection of religious sites under its management. Items being procured: - Provision of 15 Security Guards on a 24-hour basis in three shifts for Darbar Hazrat Bari Imam (R.A) & Darbar Hazrat Sakhi Mehmood Badshah (R.A) at Aabpara. The scope of work includes continuous security coverage in shifts, requiring guards to be equipped with necessary security equipment such as arms, walk-through gates, and metal detectors. The service provider must have valid licenses and permissions for weapons usage and ensure all personnel hold weapon holding certificates and valid arms licenses. The contract amount for one year is Rs. 450,000 inclusive of all taxes. Eligibility criteria include valid NTN and ATL registration on the FBR database, submission of bid security in the form of a refundable bank draft amounting to Rs. 450,000 in favor of Deputy Director Auqaf Islamabad, and provision of company profile including experience, client list, and performance certificates. The bidding process follows a single stage two envelope procedure. Bidders must submit scanned copies of bid security online via the EPAD 2.0 system and deliver the original bid security to the Auqaf office located at Ground Floor, Agriculture Complex, G-11/4, Islamabad before the tender opening. Manual bids will not be accepted and non-compliance will result in disqualification. The deadline for submission is the end of June 2024. Interested bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical and financial proposals, ensuring all documentation is complete and submitted timely. A practical tip for bidders is to verify all licensing and certification documents beforehand to avoid disqualification during technical evaluation.