Hiring of Civil Works Responsibility for National Institute of Oceanography Karachi 2026-27

The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Pakistan, invites bids for the responsibility of civil works for the financial year 2026-27. This opportunity is open for reputable and experienced firms who are registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and are on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of FBR. The procurement process will be conducted through the EPADS v2.0 e-procurement portal, ensuring transparency and compliance with public procurement rules. Items being procured: - Responsibility for execution and management of civil works for NIO for the year 2026-27 (specific item list not provided in the notice) The technical scope includes the management and execution of all civil works required by the NIO during the specified financial year. Bidders must have relevant experience in similar works and should be able to demonstrate their technical and financial capacity. The use of the latest Construction Bidding System (LCBS) and adherence to the Public Procurement Rules 2004 is mandatory. All interested firms must submit their bids electronically via the EPADS v2.0 portal. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Eligibility criteria require valid PEC registration, ATL status, and compliance with all terms and conditions as outlined in the tender documents. Earnest Money and other bid securities must be submitted as per the instructions in the bidding documents. The deadline for bid submission is 3 November 2026 at 12:00 PM, and bids will be opened on the same day at 12:30 PM through the EPADS v2.0 system. For further guidance, bidders can access the user manual and video tutorials provided on the EPADS portal. A practical tip: Ensure your EPADS v2.0 registration and digital signatures are fully updated well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues that could prevent successful bid submission.