Hiring of Private Security Agency for Armed Guards Services

The Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI) located in Peshawar is procuring the hiring services of a Private Security Agency or firm to provide Armed Guards for security purposes. This tender is specifically issued by the Pakistan Forest Institute and targets qualified security firms with valid NTN and GST registration. Items being procured: - Hiring of Private Security Agency/Firm - Provision of Armed Guards for security The scope of this procurement includes the provision of armed security personnel to safeguard the premises and assets of the Pakistan Forest Institute in Peshawar. The security agency must be registered and compliant with all legal requirements including NTN and GST. The tender documents contain detailed terms and conditions, evaluation criteria, and other relevant information which can be downloaded free of cost from the official PFI websites www.pfi.gov.pk and www.pfi.edu.pk, as well as the EPADS Portal and KPPRA website. Interested bidders must register with the EPADS system to obtain a user name and password for participation. Bids must be submitted both online via the EPADS Portal and physically in sealed envelopes. A refundable call deposit of 2% of the quoted price in the form of a CDR in favor of the Executive Officer, PFI, Peshawar is mandatory. All applicable government taxes will be charged as per rules. Incomplete tenders will be rejected. The deadline for submission is the 18th of August 2026 by 2:00 pm, with bid opening scheduled at 2:30 pm on the same day in the presence of bidders or their representatives. If the deadline falls on a public holiday, the next working day will be considered the deadline. Firms with experience in security services and proper registration are encouraged to participate. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on the EPADS portal and prepare both physical and online submissions well in advance to avoid last-minute issues. Also, carefully review the tender documents for compliance with all terms and conditions to avoid disqualification.