Procurement for Supplies of Fire Extinguishers

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the State Bank of Pakistan, invites sealed bids for the procurement of fire extinguishers planned for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is based on the reference P111379 and tender number T-4211-FA-REQ-0826-1-00034. The bidding process will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, ensuring transparency and compliance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Items being procured: - Fire Extinguishers Bidders must submit their bids electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a Pay Order or Bank Guarantee as specified in the bidding documents. Bidders are required to register on EPADS v2.0 to participate in the bidding process. The technical scope includes supply of fire extinguishers meeting the specifications detailed in the bidding documents available online. Eligibility criteria include compliance with PEC categories if applicable, valid FBR/ATL registration, and submission of earnest money as per the bid security requirements. Interested bidders can access detailed terms, conditions, and specifications at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/111379. For registration and bid submission, visit https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for the registration process is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS and carefully follow the bid security instructions to avoid disqualification. Late or incomplete bids will not be accepted. The Deputy General Manager (Procurement) at Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd, Karachi, is the contact point for any queries.