Contract for Management and Services of Darbar Hazrat Sakhi Darvesh Badshah Shrine Islamabad

The Auqaf Directorate (Shrine Wing) Islamabad invites bids for the management and services contract of the Darbar Hazrat Sakhi Darvesh Badshah located at Miana Thub, Sihala Islamabad for the fiscal year 2026-27. This contract involves comprehensive oversight and care of the shrine affairs including Jari, Cash Boxes, Live Animals, Shops, and other related activities. The contract duration is one year. Items being procured: - Management and oversight of Jari - Handling of Cash Boxes - Care and management of Live Animals - Supervision of Shops The scope of work requires bidders to provide dedicated services ensuring smooth operation and maintenance of shrine activities. The contract is based in Islamabad and requires familiarity with local conditions and religious site management. Interested firms must be registered with Income Tax and active on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL). The bidding process follows the Single Stage-One Envelope Procedure under the Principal Method of Disposal (Open Auction). Bidders must submit a refundable bid security of Rs. 905,000 in the form of a Bank Draft favoring Deputy Director (Auqaf), Islamabad. A scanned copy of the bid security must be uploaded on the EPAD system, and the original submitted to the Auqaf Office, Ground Floor, ICT Agriculture Complex Building, Sector G-11/4, Islamabad before tender opening. Manual bids will not be accepted. The bidding documents with detailed terms and conditions are available for download from the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/ until 1200 hours on 29th July 2026. Bids will be opened the same day at 1230 hours. For eligibility, firms should have valid FBR registration and be active on ATL. Experience in shrine or religious site management is advantageous. The earnest money and timely submission are critical to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security is prepared exactly as specified and submitted both digitally and physically before the deadline to avoid being declared non-responsive. Early preparation of documents and careful adherence to EPADS submission guidelines will improve your chances.