This tender invites contractors registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council under categories CE-01, CE-06, CE-09, and CE-10 to undertake annual repair and maintenance works for Federal Government lodges and residential colonies located in Karachi. The scope includes upkeep of windows, houses, mosques, and essential operational items to ensure smooth running of Federal Lodge-I and Federal Lodge-II. The works are based on the Pakistan Public Works Department Schedule of Rates 2022 and require specialized civil engineering expertise to address the structural and maintenance challenges typical of government properties in Karachi's urban environment. Contractors must be active taxpayers registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments. The tender emphasizes compliance with PEC registration in relevant categories and mandates submission of earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) favoring the Drawing & Disbursing Officer, Estate Office Management Karachi. The technical bid must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal by the deadline, with manual bids not accepted. The tender documents provide detailed terms, conditions, and specifications to guide bidders through the process. For compliance, bidders should ensure their PEC category matches the required codes CE-01, CE-06, CE-09, or CE-10 and maintain an active FBR ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. This is crucial to avoid disqualification. The tender also advises verifying the validity of the Call Deposit Receipt and ensuring all mandatory documents are uploaded correctly on the EPADS platform. The submission deadline is set for 26th January 2026 at 11:00 AM, with electronic bids opening the same day at 11:30 AM in the Conference Room, Qasar-e-Naz Club Road, Karachi. The original bid security must reach the Deputy Director, Estate Office Management Karachi, before the deadline during office hours. Pro-Tip: Make sure to check the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty requirements and ensure the Call Deposit Receipt is issued by a scheduled bank in favor of the correct officer. Missing these details often leads to bid rejection.