Upgrade of PABX System and Replacement of Roof Slab at SBP Head Office Karachi

The SBP Banking Services Corporation Engineering Department at Head Office Karachi invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for two important procurement works. These tenders are to be submitted electronically via the EPADS v2.0 platform. Items being procured: - Upgrade of PABX system for integration with VRS system at 4th floor main building and KDA backup site, SBP Head Office Karachi - Replacement of Roof Slab of RBI Building at Main Building, SBP Head Office Karachi The scope includes technical upgrades to the PABX telecommunication system ensuring integration with the Video Recording System (VRS) and civil works involving the replacement of the roof slab of the RBI building within the SBP Head Office premises. These works require specialized engineering and construction expertise. Bidders must comply with the Public Procurement Rules and submit bids under the Single Stage-Two Envelope method adopting Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Bid security amounts are Rs. 200,000 for the PABX upgrade and Rs. 250,000 for the roof slab replacement. The scanned copy of the bid security must be uploaded on EPADS, while the original must be submitted physically to the Engineering Department, Procurement Division, 1st Floor, SBP-BSC Bolton Market Building, M.A. Jinnah Road Karachi before the bid opening deadline. The bid submission deadline is 03-Nov-2026 till 12:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled on the same day at 12:30 PM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 are advised to register promptly at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS and prepare all bid documents in strict accordance with the e-Bidding instructions to avoid disqualification. Early submission of the original bid security to the designated office is crucial to remain eligible. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified contractors and service providers in Karachi to engage with a prestigious government entity and contribute to critical infrastructure and communication upgrades.