Hiring of Security Services for Govt Secondary School of Special Education HIC Khanpur

The Govt Secondary School of Special Education HIC Khanpur invites bids through e-PADS under Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014 (PPRA Rules) for the hiring of Security Services (Armed Security Guards) to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, buses, assets, and buildings at the school located in Khanpur. The procurement is managed under the Single Stage Single Envelope procedure as per PPRA Rules. Items being procured: - Armed Security Guards for the entire contract period The scope includes providing security services with specified type/caliber of weapons and ammunition as detailed in the tender form. The firm must clearly mention the monthly rate per security guard inclusive of all applicable taxes. The minimum salary rate for security guards for educational institutions for an 8-hour duty shift per day fixed by the Government of Punjab must be ensured. The firm must not be blacklisted or debarred by PPRA. Bidders must be registered with PPRA and relevant tax authorities including Income Tax, Sales Tax, Punjab Sales Tax, and PRA. Bid security of 3% amounting to Rs. 45,000/- must be deposited via online bank transfer against the generated PSID. Original affidavits and bid security documents must be submitted before the tender opening meeting. The tender documents are available immediately after publication on PPRA and EPADS portals (https://ppra.punjab.gov.pk and https://ep.punjab.gov.pk). Bids must be uploaded on EPADS and PPRA websites before the deadline. Key dates: - Tender form availability: Immediately after publication - Tender uploading date: 2026-10-27 - Last date and time for uploading bid: 2026-11-13 at 10:00 AM - Tender opening date and time: 2026-11-13 at 10:30 AM Bidders are advised to carefully follow the instructions regarding bid submission, avoid overwriting or cutting tender forms, and ensure all required documents are attached. Successful bidders will also deposit a refundable performance guarantee of 8% of the contract price before issuance of the service order. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your online bank transfer for bid security is completed well before the deadline and the paid slip is attached with the bid documents to avoid disqualification due to missing proof of payment.