This tender invites bids for the provision of skilled security guards to serve various field formations of Hazara Electric Supply Company Limited (HAZECO) in Abbottabad and surrounding districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The department requires deployment of 183 trained and disciplined security personnel to ensure round-the-clock security of offices, grid stations, stores, workshops, and residential colonies within the HAZECO region. The scope includes guarding premises, controlling entry and exit, maintaining logs, conducting patrols, and assisting in emergencies. Armed guards must have legally licensed firearms and proper training, with all arms and ammunition provided by the contractor. The contract demands strict compliance with labor laws, including timely payment of wages, social security, EOBI, and insurance. The contractor is responsible for recruitment, background verification, training, and provision of uniforms and identification cards. Performance will be monitored by HAZECO officials with monthly reporting and surprise audits. The contract period is one year starting July 1, 2026, with a possibility of quantity variation up to 15% during the contract. Bidders must be registered with SECP, hold active NTN, GST, KPST-KPRA registrations, and not be blacklisted. PEC category requirements and FBR/ATL compliance for FY 2025-26 are mandatory. The bid security is PKR 2 million, and performance guarantee is 5% of contract value. The procurement follows a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure with evaluation based on combined technical and financial scoring. Submission deadline is 10:30 am on **April 20, 2026**, with bid opening at 11:00 am the same day via EPADS. Original bid security must be submitted physically to the Manager (SCM) office at 426-A PMA Link Road, Jinnah Abad, Abbottabad. Manual bids are not accepted. Pro-Tip: Ensure all bid documents, including original bid security and affidavits on non-judicial stamp paper, are complete and submitted timely. Missing original bid security leads to disqualification. Also, verify that all security personnel have valid personal arms licenses and police verification certificates as these are critical compliance points often overlooked.