Hiring of Security Services by National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa)

The National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) in Islamabad Capital Territory invites bids for the hiring of security services for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under reserved funds and aims to cover eligible payments under the contract for security services. Items being procured: - Hiring of Security Services The procurement will follow the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using Open Competitive Bidding with Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique in line with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders must submit bids through the EPADS v2.0 e-bidding system by the deadline. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security or Bid Securing Declaration as per the prescribed format. The e-bidding documents, including terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements, are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/121123. Bids must be submitted on or before Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register themselves on https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Eligibility includes registration on EPADS, compliance with Public Procurement Rules, and submission of required bid security. Interested bidders should ensure timely registration and submission to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure all documents are uploaded correctly on EPADS to avoid technical disqualification. Early registration and bid preparation are recommended to meet the strict deadline. For further information, contact the Procurement Specialist at National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa), Garden Avenue, Shakarparian, Islamabad Capital Territory. Phone: +92-334-829-2107, Email: info@lokvirsa.org.pk.