Hiring of Services for Maintenance of Fire Hydrant System at Pakistan Security Printing Corporation Karachi

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd in Karachi is procuring hiring of services for maintenance of its Fire Hydrant System (FHS) as per the attached Bill of Quantities (BOQ). This contract is for an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) covering preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, servicing, adjustment, troubleshooting, and operational verification of the complete Fire Hydrant System installed at PSPC premises. The scope includes quarterly preventive maintenance visits, emergency breakdown support with a maximum response time of four hours, and telephonic technical support. The service provider must have a minimum of ten years' experience in installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of fire hydrant and fire fighting systems, be an OEM-authorized dealer or service provider of the fire pump house equipment installed at PSPC, and maintain a functional support office in Karachi. The contract duration is initially one year from the date of commencement with the possibility of extension up to three years based on satisfactory performance. Bidders must be registered with tax authorities, active taxpayers, and not blacklisted. The bid security of Rs. 82,500/- must be submitted in the form of a pay order, demand draft, or unconditional bank guarantee. Electronic bids must be submitted via EPADS by 11:00 AM on July 17, 2026, and will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Payment will be made quarterly after satisfactory completion of each preventive maintenance visit and submission of reports. The contract requires compliance with NFPA standards, UL/FM requirements, and applicable local fire safety regulations. Bidders should ensure submission of all required documents including affidavits, declarations, and undertakings as per the tender document. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the BOQ and technical specifications, ensure all pages of the tender document are signed and stamped, and submit the original bid security before the deadline to avoid disqualification. The contact for this tender is the Deputy General Manager (Purchase) at PSPC, Jinnah Avenue, Malir Halt, Karachi, reachable at (92-21) 99248511-15 or via email at furqan.awan@pspc.gov.pk. Visit www.pspc.gov.pk for more information.