Hiring for Deployment of Six Searchers for Various Shrines at Dargah Shah Abdul Latif Matiari

This tender invites bids for hiring six searchers to be deployed at various shrines under the Auqaf Department Government of Sindh in Matiari. The procurement falls under the Services category and is managed by the Auqaf Department in Sindh, specifically targeting security and search operations at the Dargah Shah Abdul Latif shrine. The contract is valued at PKR 2.1 million and requires experienced firms with active tax registration and a proven track record in similar service contracts. The scope involves deploying six searchers to ensure security and manage visitor screening at the shrine premises. The work location is Matiari, Sindh, where the shrine attracts numerous visitors, necessitating vigilant security measures. The contract duration spans from February 2026 to June 2026, covering five months. Bidders must comply with technical specifications and provide bid security and tender fees as per the tender documents. Bidders should hold a valid PEC category relevant to services, maintain active FBR and SRB tax status, and meet the 2025-26 fiscal year requirements. The tender mandates a 2% bid security of the total bid value and a non-refundable tender fee of PKR 2000. Firms must have at least three years of experience and a minimum annual turnover of PKR 10 million. Affidavits confirming no blacklisting and no ongoing litigation are compulsory. 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 office opposite Session Court Hyderabad. The office address is the official venue for bid opening. Pro-Tip: Ensure the bid security pay order is original and correctly sealed in a separate envelope as per instructions. Missing or improperly submitted bid security is a common cause for disqualification. Also, verify your firm's active status on the FBR and SRB portals before submission to avoid rejection.