Construction of Cement Paving Blocks at Villages Sabu Khan and Haji Ghazi Street U.C Dubo

This tender invites bids for the construction of cement paving blocks covering an area of 10,351 square feet at villages Sabu Khan and Haji Ghazi Street in Union Council Dubo, Thatta. The Highway Division, Works & Services Department, Thatta, is overseeing this project under the financial year 2025-2026. The scope includes earthwork, cement concrete brick ballast, plain cement concrete, erection and removal of centering, laying of murum, cement block flooring, and laying RCC pipes. The work is to be completed within 180 days from the commencement date, with a bid security of PKR 250,000 and a bid validity of 90 days. The project involves detailed civil works requiring quality materials such as cement blocks with strength between 5000 psi to 8500 psi, RCC pipes of class 30C, and proper earthwork layers. The site is located in Thatta, Sindh, and the contractor must ensure proper storage and protection of materials on site. The engineering challenges include ensuring proper drainage, compaction, and finishing of the paving blocks to withstand local climatic and soil conditions. The contractor is expected to mobilize resources efficiently and adhere to the technical specifications and drawings provided by the department. Bidders must be licensed by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) if the work exceeds Rs. 2.5 million and should have the financial and technical capacity to complete the project. The contractor must comply with all statutory obligations, including FBR/ATL registration and PEC category requirements for the financial year 2025-26. The bid security is 5% of the estimated cost, and performance security will be required upon award. The contract includes a 30-day defect liability period after completion. The submission deadline is on the 13th of March 2026 at 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day at the office of the Executive Engineer, Highway Division, Thatta. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes as per the single stage two envelopes procedure. The physical address for submission is the Highway Division, Works & Services Department, Thatta @ Makli. Pro-Tip: Ensure to carefully review the bid security requirements and submit the bid security in the prescribed form. Also, check the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty or documentation requirements which are often overlooked and can lead to disqualification.