Operation and Maintenance of Lifts in NICL Building Karachi

The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) Karachi is procuring comprehensive operation and maintenance services for six OTIS lifts installed in the NICL Building on Abbasi Shaheed Road. This contract covers routine inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, and servicing of five passenger lifts and one service lift, ensuring their smooth and safe functioning. The scope includes minor repairs at no extra cost and major repairs subject to prior approval. The contractor must deploy a qualified lift technician full-time on site and provide additional skilled staff as needed. The lifts operate daily including Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The contract period is one year with possible renewal for two more years with a maximum 10% annual increase. Eligible bidders must be registered with PEC as C-3 with ME-03 specialization, have at least five years of experience, and demonstrate a minimum annual turnover of PKR 50 million over the last three years. Bidders must be active taxpayers and not blacklisted. The technical bid must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by **June 22, 2026, 12:00 PM**. Manual bids will not be accepted. The bid security must be submitted as a pay order to NICL's Lahore office before the deadline. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully prepare the technical bid to meet all eligibility criteria, as incomplete documentation leads to disqualification. The contract requires strict adherence to service schedules and maintaining daily attendance records countersigned by NICL. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified firms specializing in lift maintenance to secure a government contract in Karachi with clear terms and a transparent evaluation process.