Procurement of Sweet Water for NICL Building Karachi

The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) Karachi invites bids for the procurement of sweet water supply for its NICL Building located at Abbasi Shaheed Road, Karachi. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and involves the supply of approximately 3,292,400 gallons of sweet water annually through tankers. The average daily requirement is estimated at 9,020 gallons, with delivery expected on the same day of order. NICL reserves the right to increase the quantity as per actual requirements. The supplier must ensure continuous supply and maintain quality and timely delivery throughout the contract period of one year. The contract requires submission of a performance guarantee amounting to 1% of the contract value, valid for the entire contract duration. Eligible bidders must have at least five years of relevant experience, be active taxpayers with FBR, and have an office in Karachi. Additionally, bidders should have successfully completed five similar jobs in the past five years and possess at least five water tankers to ensure uninterrupted supply. The bid security of PKR 50,000 must be submitted in the form of a pay order. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by June 3, 2026, 12:00 PM, with the original bid security delivered physically to NICL's office before the deadline. The technical and financial bids will be evaluated using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submit all required documents including bid security and bid submission form to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline and bid opening are strictly enforced, and manual submissions are not accepted. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers with adequate tanker capacity and experience in water supply services in Karachi.