Illumination Lighting and Sound System at NICL Buildings Karachi and Islamabad

The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) invites bids for the provision of Illumination (Lighting and Sound System) services at its NICL Buildings located in Karachi and Islamabad for the Independence Day celebrations on 13th and 14th August 2026. This procurement is for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique under the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Items being procured: - Illumination of NICL Building Karachi including three sides of the building, plants, gates, walls, garden area, and fountain with various lighting items such as Blub Green, Bulb White, chili white, chili green, chili warm, baby fanoos, baby candlelight, LEDs, Sound SP4, Chand Tara on both towers, Moving Lights, and green & white balloons - Sound system for NICL Building Karachi with at least two microphones and an operator for two days - Illumination of NICL Building Islamabad including two sides of the building, plants, gates, walls, and main entry gates with lighting items including chinalari, Auto Lari, Module Lari, Ferri Lari, Anwar Patti, Rooming Chain blub, Fanoos, SMD lights, Colour light Chain, and artificial flag - Sound system for NICL Building Islamabad with at least two microphones and an operator for two days The technical scope requires installation of high-quality illumination materials from top to bottom of the buildings and surrounding areas, ensuring the national flag colors (green, white, crescent & star) are reflected in the lighting. The illumination must be fully functional on 13th August 2026 and continue through 14th August 2026. The sound system must play national songs during the event with professional operation. Eligibility criteria include having an office in Karachi for Lot 1 and Islamabad/Rawalpindi for Lot 2, active taxpayer status, no blacklisting, at least one similar completed job, and minimum one year of experience. Bidders must submit bids online via EPADS and provide bid security in the form of a pay order. Key dates include bid submission deadline on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM and bid opening on the same day at 10:30 AM. Bidders are encouraged to conduct site visits and contact designated persons at NICL Buildings Karachi and Islamabad for briefing and queries. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure thorough site visits and coordination with NICL officials to understand the exact illumination and sound system requirements, which will help in preparing a compliant and competitive bid. Also, timely submission of bid security and registration on EPADS v2.0 is critical to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified contractors specializing in event illumination and sound systems to showcase their expertise in high-profile government projects in Karachi and Islamabad.