Operation and Maintenance of Lifts in NICL Building Karachi for One Year

The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) Karachi invites bids for the operation and maintenance of lifts in the NICL Building for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under the fund reserved for FY 2026-27 and aims to ensure smooth and efficient lift services in the NICL premises located at Abbasi Shaheed Road, Karachi. Items being procured: - Operation and Maintenance of Lifts in NICL Building Karachi for one year The scope includes regular maintenance, timely repairs, and operational management of all lifts within the NICL building to ensure safety and reliability. Bidders must be experienced in lift maintenance services and comply with all relevant safety standards. Eligible bidders must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform and submit their bids through this portal. The procurement will follow the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure under Open Competitive Bidding with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a Pay Order or Bid Securing Declaration as described in the bidding documents. Detailed terms, conditions, and specifications are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/75961. The deadline for bid submission is Monday, August 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for 10:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for this procurement, and notification copies are available on the procuring agency’s website and EPADS v2.0, as well as the Authority’s website at www.ppra.org.pk. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your EPADS registration is complete and up to date well before the submission deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, carefully prepare your bid security documents as per the prescribed format to prevent disqualification.