Civil Works Component Establishment of National Institute of Intelligence and Security Studies at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad

The National Institute of Intelligence and Security Studies (NIISS) located at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad Capital Territory, is procuring civil works for the establishment of its new academic and external development facilities. This procurement covers the construction of a main academic block with a covered area of approximately 57,134 square feet and associated external development works at the NIISS campus. The project is part of the PSDP initiative for the fiscal year 2026-27 with an estimated cost of over **PKR 1.07 billion**. The scope includes all civil works components necessary for the completion of the academic block and external site development, requiring experienced contractors with relevant PEC registration and proven track record in large-scale building projects. Bidders must be registered with FBR and ATL and demonstrate experience in executing projects of similar magnitude and complexity, supported by completion certificates and letters of award for ongoing projects. The technical bid will be evaluated on experience, personnel capabilities, equipment availability, and financial soundness with a passing technical score of 20 out of 40. The procurement follows a National Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Interested bidders must submit their bids electronically via EPADS v2.0 by **Monday, June 22, 2026 at 01:00 PM**. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The bid security amount is **PKR 12,000,000** and must be submitted in the prescribed form. The contact person for queries is the Project Director NIISS reachable at +92-300-574-4929 or via email at pd@niiss.qau.edu.pk. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and ensure timely registration on the platform. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents, including joint venture agreements if applicable, are complete and uploaded correctly on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Early preparation of the technical and financial proposals aligned with the detailed specifications will enhance the chances of success in this competitive tender.