Hiring of Security Services for Child Protection Institute Islamabad

The Child Protection Institute (CPI), Islamabad, under the Ministry of Human Rights, Government of Pakistan, is procuring security services for its premises located at Street # 7, Shaheed-i-Millat Road, Sector G-6/3, Islamabad Capital Territory. This procurement is for hiring armed and unarmed security guards including lady searchers, all of whom must be ex-servicemen or trained personnel, for a period of one year with possible extension based on satisfactory performance. The security services include provision of 2 armed guards for day shift, 1 unarmed guard for day shift, 1 lady searcher for day shift, 1 armed guard for night shift, 1 unarmed guard for night shift, and 2 lady searchers for night shift. The guards must be physically fit, well-trained, and possess valid licenses and clearances. The security company must have a proper business setup in Islamabad, be registered with SECP and Ministry of Interior, and have at least five years of experience with proven track record of similar contracts. The firm must also provide an affidavit of no litigation or blacklisting and demonstrate financial soundness to cover salaries and expenses for four months. The bidding process follows the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method with a technical passing score of 56 out of 70. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by June 4, 2026, 11:00 AM, with bid security of PKR 336,000. Manual submissions are not accepted. The contract requires continuous 24/7 security coverage with duty rosters submitted to CPI administration. The security company is responsible for all equipment, uniforms, communication devices, and life support for guards. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare the technical bid with all required documents including performance certificates, licenses, and financial statements to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline and contact details are strictly enforced by the Child Protection Institute in Islamabad.