Supply, Installation, Commissioning & Testing of Addressable Fire Detection & Alarm System (AFDAS)

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt) Ltd (Procurement) has reserved funds for the procurement planned for FY 2026-27. The corporation intends to apply part of the proceeds of this fund to cover eligible payments under the contract for the Supply, Installation, Commissioning & Testing of Addressable Fire Detection & Alarm System (AFDAS) with reference number P105178. Items being procured: - Supply of Addressable Fire Detection & Alarm System (AFDAS) - Installation of the system - Commissioning and testing of the system This procurement is managed by the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt) Ltd located in Karachi. The scope includes full supply and professional installation of the fire detection and alarm system, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and standards for safety and reliability. Eligible bidders must submit sealed bids through the EPADS v2.0 platform using the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of Pay Order or Bank Guarantee or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. E-bidding documents with detailed terms, conditions, and specifications are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/105178. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The deadline for bid submission is Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day on EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on the new EPADS version may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS and carefully follow the bid security requirements to avoid disqualification. Early preparation and submission through the online portal will help prevent last-minute technical issues.