The National Library of Pakistan in Islamabad is seeking bids for outsourcing general non-core services including security guards, chowkidars, naib qasid, book cleaner, and sweepers. This procurement falls under Security & Safety Equipment and Cleaning & Janitorial Supplies categories, aimed at supporting the library's operational needs with trained manpower. The contract requires the provision of 10 outsourced Class IV staff to be deployed at the National Library premises located in Sector G-5, Islamabad. The contractor will be responsible for recruitment, deployment, salary payments, EOBI contributions, social security compliance, supervision, and timely replacement of staff. The services must be delivered with discipline, attendance, and performance standards maintained throughout the contract period. Deployment of staff is expected within fifteen days of the Letter of Award. Bidders must be registered firms or companies with at least five years of experience in manpower outsourcing, valid registration with SECP or Registrar of Firms, FBR NTN, and EOBI. They must also appear on the Active Taxpayer List and provide an affidavit confirming no blacklisting by any government organization. The contract requires compliance with Public Procurement Rules 2025, including PEC category adherence and FBR/ATL status for the financial year 2025-26. Submission deadline is set for 6th April 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day via the EPADS v2.0 online portal. Hard copies of bid security must be submitted physically to the National Library of Pakistan office at Constitution Avenue, Sector G-5, Islamabad. Bids not submitted through EPADS will be disqualified. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security is submitted in original form before the deadline and double-check the EPADS registration status to avoid disqualification. Also, verify all required documents including EOBI proof and financial statements to meet eligibility criteria fully.