Refilling and Repairing of Fire Extinguishers in State Life Buildings Karachi

State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan invites bids for refilling and repairing fire extinguishers installed across multiple State Life buildings in Karachi. This tender covers comprehensive maintenance services including refilling, repairing, replacement of parts, and labeling of fire extinguishers located in prime commercial buildings housing government and private tenants. The scope involves servicing various types of extinguishers such as DCP, CO2, AFFF foam, and water type cylinders. The contractor must ensure all extinguishers are inspected before and after refilling, with damaged units replaced free of cost. The work demands adherence to safety standards and timely service delivery across multiple sites in Karachi, requiring experienced firms with technical capacity and proper equipment. Bidders must be registered with the FBR, hold SST registration, and comply with PEC and FBR/ATL requirements for the 2025-26 financial year. Firms with unsatisfactory past performance at State Life are disqualified. The tender follows a single stage two envelope bidding process with technical and financial evaluation. Bid security of PKR 70,000 is mandatory, and all taxes and charges must be included in the quoted rates. Submission deadline is set for 22nd April 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day via the e-PADS online portal. Hard copies of bid security and documents must be submitted physically to the Real Estate Division, 5th Floor, State Life Building No. 9, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security is valid for at least 180 days and submit original bid security before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the technical bid criteria to maximize scoring and avoid common pitfalls related to documentation and past performance records.