Construction of CC Road, Water Tanks and Paving Block Roads in Umerkot District

This tender invites qualified contractors in Umerkot District under the District Council Umerkot for construction of a CC road at Altaf House UC Bustan Taluka Kunri, construction of a water tank at Bijlo Kolhi Paro Village Allah Juriyo Shar UC Pir Shah Taluka Pithoro, and paving block road at Village Sajjad Banglani UC Satriyoon Taluka Samaro. The procurement falls under Road & Infrastructure Works, Plumbing & Sanitary Items, and Construction & Civil Works Materials categories. The scope includes earthworks, excavation, construction of RCC water tanks and underground reservoirs, laying of paving blocks, brick pavements, and installation of submersible pumps. The works are spread across multiple villages and union councils within Umerkot District, Sindh. Contractors must manage site challenges including soil compaction, water supply pipeline installation, and structural works for culverts and compound walls. The engineering demands adherence to technical specifications and quality standards for durability and safety. Bidders must be registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in the relevant category for 2025-26, be active taxpayers on the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL), and registered with Sindh Revenue Board (SRB). The tender requires submission of earnest money equal to 5% of the estimated cost and a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 3,000. Compliance with PEC categories, FBR/ATL status, and submission of mandatory qualification documents including bank statements, work experience certificates, and affidavits on judicial stamp paper is essential. The submission deadline is set for 16-04-2026 at 11:00 AM with bid opening at 12:00 Noon on the same day at the office of District Council Umerkot, Soriah Badshah Complex near Teen Talwar Chowk. Bids must be submitted electronically via the E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (E-PADS) with original bid security and tender fee instruments delivered in sealed envelopes prior to bid opening. Pro-Tip: Ensure all bid documents including bid security and tender fee are submitted both electronically and in original hard copies before the deadline. Pay special attention to the PEC registration category and financial capacity requirements to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the latest amendments in SPPRA rules and the specific stamp duty requirements mentioned in the newspaper advertisement to prevent common pitfalls.