Construction of Cement Paving Blocks at Village Yameen Khaskheli Street U.C Chowbandi

This tender invites bids for the construction of cement paving blocks covering an area of 10,417 square feet at village Yameen Khaskheli Street, U.C Chowbandi, Thatta. The Highway Division, Works & Services Department Thatta, is overseeing this project under the financial year 2025-26. The scope includes earthwork, cement concrete brick ballast, plain cement concrete, centering for RCC works, laying of murum, cement block flooring, and laying RCC pipes. The work is to be completed within 180 days from the commencement date. 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 with clod breaking and layering. 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 and laying of rainwater drains alongside paving blocks, requiring skilled workmanship and adherence to departmental specifications. Bidders must be licensed by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in the appropriate category unless the work cost is below Rs. 2.5 million. The contractor should be FBR/ATL active and comply with all tax and regulatory requirements for the financial year 2025-26. The bid security is set at 5% of the bid cost, amounting to Rs. 250,000, and the performance security must be furnished within 14 days of the letter of acceptance. The contract includes a 30-day defect liability period. The submission deadline is on the 13th of March 2026 at 10:00 A.M, with bid opening scheduled for 11:00 A.M the same day at the office of the Executive Engineer, Highway Division, Works & Services Department, Thatta. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes as per the single stage two envelopes procedure. The physical address for submission is the office of the Executive Engineer, Highway Division, Thatta. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents such as PEC registration, bid security, and a detailed program of works. Pay special attention to the bid security validity and the submission deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the exact location for bid submission and opening to avoid last-minute confusion.