Hiring for Deployment of Six Searchers for Various Shrines in South/Korangi/Central Karachi

This tender invites bids for hiring six searchers to be deployed at various shrines located in South, Korangi, and Central Karachi under the Auqaf Department Government of Sindh. The scope includes security and search services at Dargah Sakhi Sultan Shah at Kalapul Karachi, Dargah Misri Shah at DHA-VI Karachi, and Dargah Alam Shah Bukhari at M.A Jinnah Road Karachi. The contract period spans from February 2026 to June 2026, covering a five-month service duration. The department requires experienced and registered firms to provide manpower services ensuring safety and security at these religious sites. Bidders must comply with all technical and financial requirements, including submission of bid security and tender fees. The procurement follows the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure, emphasizing transparency and compliance with SPPRA rules. The contract price is fixed and inclusive of all applicable taxes and duties. Bidders should ensure they hold a valid PEC category for services, maintain active FBR and SRB tax status, and meet the 2025-26 fiscal year requirements. The firm must have at least three years of relevant experience and demonstrate an average annual turnover of no less than PKR 10 million over the last three years. Affidavits confirming non-blacklisting and absence of litigation are mandatory. The submission deadline is set for 19th January 2026 at 1:00 PM, with bid opening at 1:30 PM on the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal and a sealed hard copy of the technical proposal delivered to the Chief Administrator Auqaf Sindh's head office opposite Session Court Hyderabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure the bid security and tender fee pay orders are in original form and properly sealed as per instructions. Missing or incorrect bid security is a common cause for disqualification. Also, verify the active tax payer status on FBR and SRB websites before submission to avoid rejection.