Construction of Additional Floor at C-Arts Center Gulistan-e-Johar Karachi

This tender invites bids for the construction of an additional floor (3rd floor) at the C-Arts Center located in Gulistan-e-Johar, Block-15, Karachi under the Executive Engineer Education Works District Korangi Karachi. The project falls under the construction and civil works category with plumbing and sanitary items included. The scope includes reinforced cement concrete work, masonry, plastering, tiling, steel reinforcement, woodwork, UPVC fittings, and finishing works as per PWD specifications. The site is in Karachi, Sindh, and the contract duration is 24 months with a bid validity of 90 days. The work involves complex structural additions to an existing building, requiring careful handling of materials such as cement concrete, steel reinforcement, and finishing materials. The contractor must ensure proper shuttering, curing, and quality control to meet engineering standards. The project demands compliance with PEC Category C-4 and requires bidders to be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council accordingly. The tender also mandates compliance with FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status and submission of all relevant financial and technical documents including bank statements, audit reports, and tax returns for the last five years. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via the E-PADS system by the deadline of 04-May-2026 at 10:00 AM. The technical bids will be opened on the same day at 10:30 AM at the Special Education Complex, Gulistan-e-Johar Karachi. The submission address is Executive Engineer Education Works District Korangi at Plot JM/3/379, Jigar Muradabadi Road, New Town Karachi. The bid security and tender fee are fixed as per the tender documents. Only electronic bids will be accepted; no physical bids are allowed. Pro-Tip: Ensure all bid documents including the Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) and affidavits are submitted physically before the deadline as per instructions. Also, verify the PEC registration category and FBR ATL status carefully to avoid disqualification. Check the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty or bid security requirements which are often overlooked.