Provision of Security Services for National Book Foundation

The National Book Foundation (NBF) invites bids for the provision of security services under the reference number 'P87778'. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to apply part of the proceeds of the fund to cover eligible payments for security services at the National Book Foundation in Islamabad. Items being procured: - Provision of Security Services The scope includes comprehensive security services to safeguard the premises and assets of the National Book Foundation. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and comply with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, adopting the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a Pay Order or a Bid Securing Declaration as per the prescribed format. E-bidding documents with detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/87778. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMVST38v7tc. In accordance with Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for this procurement. Notification copies are available on the procuring agency's website and EPADS v2.0, as well as the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority website at www.ppra.org.pk. Bidders are advised to ensure timely registration on EPADS and carefully follow the electronic submission process to avoid disqualification. Early preparation of bid security and compliance with all bidding instructions will enhance the chances of successful participation.