Supply of Fire Suits at SBP Banking Services Corporation Field Offices

The SBP Banking Services Corporation (BSC) (General Services Department) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of fire suits to be supplied at various SBP BSC field offices across Pakistan including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Muzaffarabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Sialkot, North Nazimabad, Hyderabad, Bahawalpur, D.I. Khan, Gujranwala, and Sukkur. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 with delivery schedules set at 120 days for each location. Items being procured: - Fire Suits (complete jacket and trouser sets) with fire retardant apparel specifications - Quantity: 22 suits for Islamabad and Rawalpindi offices each, 2 suits for Faisalabad, Muzaffarabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Sialkot, North Nazimabad, Hyderabad offices each, and 1 suit each for Bahawalpur, D.I. Khan, Gujranwala, and Sukkur offices. The fire suits must comply with EN ISO 13688:2013, EN 1149-5:2018, and EN 469:2020 standards. They should feature an outer layer of Twin-Aramid/Meta-Aramid/Para-Aramid and Anti-Static Fiber, thermal barrier of Aramid/Kermel, waterproofing on legs and cuffs, inner lining of Aramid/Kermel/Lenzing, reinforced shoulders, elbows, and knees, and be available in Khaki, Navy Blue, or Orange colors. Sizes should be large European or equivalent. A one-year warranty from the date of operational acceptance is required. Eligible bidders must be manufacturers or authorized agents with at least one year of experience supplying fire suits in Pakistan, registered with FBR and appearing on the Active Taxpayers List, and not blacklisted. Bid security is required in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, or Bank Guarantee. Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 portal by Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Hard copies of bid security must be submitted physically to the 3rd Floor, BSC House Building, State Bank of Pakistan, I. I. Chundrigarh Road before the deadline. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. Bidders are advised to carefully review the technical specifications and ensure compliance. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory for participation. For assistance, bidders may contact the Senior Joint Director at SBP BSC via phone +92-213-313-8316 or email GSD.Proc-iii@sbp.org.pk. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submission of all required documents including bid security in the prescribed format to avoid disqualification. Early preparation and adherence to the technical specifications will enhance the chances of success.