Procurement of Non-Consultancy Services by Trading Corporation of Pakistan for Refiling of Fire Extinguishers at TCP's Godowns

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., Real Estate Operation Division, Karachi, invites bids for procurement of non-consultancy services specifically for the refiling of fire extinguishers at TCP's godowns located at PIPRI, Landhi, Korangi (Karachi) and Multan. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and funded through the proceeds of the Real Estate Operation Division. The bidding process is conducted through the e-procurement system EPADS v2.0, ensuring transparency and ease of access for all interested bidders. Items being procured: - Refiling of Fire Extinguishers at TCP's Godowns at PIPRI - Refiling of Fire Extinguishers at TCP's Godowns at Landhi - Refiling of Fire Extinguishers at TCP's Godowns at Korangi (Karachi) - Refiling of Fire Extinguishers at TCP's Godowns at Multan The procurement follows a Single Stage One Envelope procedure under the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and comply with all terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements as detailed in the bidding documents. A Bid Security is mandatory, to be submitted in the form of Pay Order, Demand Draft, or Bid Securing Declaration as prescribed. The bidding documents are available online at the official EPADS portal. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 on or before October 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The technical bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions or late bids will not be entertained. Bidders are advised to carefully review the instructions and ensure timely submission to avoid disqualification. Eligibility criteria include valid registration on EPADS, compliance with PEC categories if applicable, and submission of earnest money as specified. The grievance redressal mechanism is in place as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and further details are available on the agency's website and EPADS portal. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your EPADS registration is active and all required documents, including bid security, are prepared well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues during online submission. Early submission is recommended to handle any unforeseen portal difficulties.