Outsourcing of Essential Services for Daanish School Bhimber, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK)

The Daanish Schools Authority invites bids for the Outsourcing of Essential Services for Daanish School Bhimber, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) under tender reference P170136. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 using a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure with Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. Items being procured: - Security Services including Lady Guards, Head Guards, Security Supervisors, QRF Personnel, Patrolling Guards with electric bikes, Control Room Operators - Janitorial, Gardening and Operation & Maintenance including Janitors, Cleaners, Gardeners, Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC Technicians, General Technicians, Masons - Hostel Services covering Housekeeping, Bedding, Toiletries, Laundry, Barber services - Mess Services providing food/canteen/catering on a per-meal basis with mandatory minimum cooking and support staff - HR for Dispensary & Mosque including Dispenser/Paramedic, Senior Imam, Muazzin, Khatib - Uniform & Tailoring, Books, Stationery, Bags, Sports Kits - Transport Services on need basis including Hino full-size school bus with driver and conductor - Service Management Office / Performance Monitoring Unit The scope covers comprehensive facility management services at the Bhimber campus, including security, cleaning, maintenance, hostel management, catering, medical and religious staff, uniforms, transport, and performance monitoring. The contract requires compliance with labor laws, minimum wages, EOBI, social security, and relevant licensing. Bidders must be registered, financially sound with minimum turnover, and have relevant experience in integrated facility management services. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, or Demand Draft must be submitted before the deadline. Technical bids will be evaluated on experience, methodology, staffing, turnover, and work plan with a 70% technical and 30% financial weighting. The procuring agency is Daanish Schools Authority, located at Room No. 227, 2nd Floor, Block D, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad. Contact person is Deputy Secretary Daanish, reachable at +92-345-358-2628 or email akhanzada@hec.gov.pk. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents, ensure compliance with eligibility criteria, and submit bids timely through EPADS. Participation requires earnest money and performance guarantee as per the bidding documents. This is a significant opportunity for firms specializing in facility management services to serve a prestigious educational institution in Azad Jammu & Kashmir. One practical tip: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and attend the pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM via Zoom to clarify any queries and avoid last-minute issues.