Hiring of Security Services for FY 2026-27 by Directorate General Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Punjab Lahore

The Directorate General Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Punjab Lahore invites eligible firms and companies to submit electronic bids for the hiring of security services for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is specifically for security guard services to be provided over a period of seven months in Lahore under the supervision of the Directorate General Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal. Items being procured: - Security Guard (Qty: 12) The estimated monthly rate per person is Rs. 60,000, resulting in an estimated total cost of Rs. 5,040,000 for seven months. Bidders must submit a bid security of Rs. 100,800 equivalent to 2% of the estimated cost through the e-PADS electronic bidding system. No physical financial instruments will be accepted. The bidding documents are available for download from the e-PADS portal and the PPRA website, or can be obtained from the office of the Director (Administration) at 41-Empress Road, Lahore upon written request. The procurement will follow the Single Stage Two Envelope bidding procedure under Rule 38(2)(a) of the Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014. Bidders must comply with the applicable category-wise wage rates as per the Finance Department Government of Punjab's 2025 schedule, including statutory contributions, taxes, insurance, and service charges. Complete electronic bids must be submitted through e-PADS by 23rd November 2026 at 11:00 A.M., with bid opening scheduled for 11:30 A.M. on the same day. Eligibility criteria, technical specifications, financial breakdown, and contractual conditions are detailed in the bidding documents. This procurement is conducted in accordance with the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority Act, 2009 and the Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014, as amended. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your firm is registered with FBR and listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) and prepare your bid security in the prescribed electronic format well before the submission deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.