Construction of Cold Stores and Processing Hall Foundations in Nushki and Khuzdar

This tender invites bids for the construction of cold stores including steel racks and processing hall foundations in the districts of Nushki and Khuzdar, Balochistan. The Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) Agro-Markets Development project aims to enhance agricultural storage and processing infrastructure across 20 districts, with this specific work focusing on durable cold storage facilities to support local produce preservation and market readiness. The construction involves high-quality materials such as steel racks for efficient storage and robust foundation work for processing halls, ensuring structural integrity in the challenging climatic conditions of Balochistan. The sites in Nushki and Khuzdar require careful engineering to address soil and environmental factors, ensuring longevity and operational efficiency of the cold stores. Bidders must comply with the Balochistan Public Procurement Rules 2014 and hold valid PEC registration in the relevant category. It is essential to maintain an active FBR ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26 to qualify. The tender requires a 2% bid security in the form of a bank guarantee or call deposit receipt from a scheduled bank, alongside a tender fee of PKR 2000. The deadline for electronic bid submission is set for 16 January 2026 at 12:00 PM, with tender opening scheduled the same day at 1:00 PM via the EPPS system. Bidders should submit their proposals through the supplier dashboard. The physical address for correspondence is the Directorate General Agriculture Extension, Rani Bagh, Sariab Road, Quetta. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security documents strictly follow the specified format and are issued by a scheduled bank to avoid disqualification. Also, verify your registration on the BPPRA electronic procurement system well before the deadline to prevent last-minute submission issues.