Supply & Installation of Walkthrough Gates for BQA at Quaid-i-Azam Mazar Management Board Karachi

The Quaid-i-Azam Mazar Management Board (QMMB) Karachi invites sealed bids for the procurement of goods under the contract titled 'Supply & Installation of Walkthrough Gates for BQA'. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform using the Single Stage-Two Envelope method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Items being procured: - Walkthrough Gates (4 units) with high performance metal/weapon detection capability The walkthrough gates must be multi-zone, double display metal detectors with at least 60x2 pin pointing zones, capable of detecting magnetic, non-magnetic, and mixed alloy threat objects. They should provide quick and accurate analysis from head to toe, be waterproof (IP65 or above), and suitable for outdoor installation at Bagh-e-Quaid-i-Azam. The contract includes supply, installation, cable termination, programming, testing, and commissioning with a minimum one-year comprehensive warranty. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and comply with all legal and technical requirements including FBR/ATL registration. Bid security in the form of a Pay Order is mandatory and must be submitted physically before the bid submission deadline. Bidders are advised to visit the site before quoting to assess conditions. The deadline for bid submission is Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day via EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The office for submission of original bid security is the Office of the Resident Engineer, Quaid-i-Azam Mazar Management Board, Behind Quaid-i-Azam Mausoleum Karachi-5. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure complete and accurate documentation is submitted and register early on EPADS v2.0 to avoid last-minute issues. Site visits are recommended to fully understand installation requirements and avoid disqualification due to incomplete assessment. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide advanced security equipment to a prestigious national heritage site in Karachi.