Rehabilitation and Provision of Compound Wall in Primary/High Schools UC Padhrio Taluka Samaro District Umerkot

This tender invites bids for the rehabilitation and provision of compound walls at two existing primary and high schools located in UC Padhrio, Taluka Samaro, District Umerkot. The Education Works Division Umerkot is overseeing this project under the District ADP Program 2025-26. The scope includes excavation, brickwork, reinforced cement concrete, steel fabrication, plastering, painting, and installation of safety features such as steel grated doors and broken glass on compound walls. The work site is situated in Umerkot, Sindh, where the contractor will face typical regional construction challenges including soil excavation and material handling in a rural setting. The contract requires adherence to detailed specifications and quality standards, including the use of cement concrete, pacca brickwork, and steel reinforcement. The contractor must ensure all materials and workmanship meet the standards set by the Executive Engineer. The project duration is 16 months from the date of commencement, with liquidated damages applicable for delays. The bid security is 5% of the tender amount, and performance security is 8%. The contractor must also comply with tax deductions including 8% income tax and 5% SRB tax. Bidders should be registered with PEC and have a valid NTN. The tender follows the SPPRA rules 2010 and requires submission of a sealed bid by 17th March 2026 at 9:30 AM, with bid opening at 10:00 AM the same day at the office of the Executive Engineer, Education Works Division Umerkot. The bid documents include detailed conditions of contract, bill of quantities, and specifications. Contractors are advised to prepare their bids carefully, ensuring all eligibility criteria and bid security requirements are met. The submission deadline is **17th March 2026 at 09:30 AM**, with bid opening at **10:00 AM** at the Executive Engineer's office near GBHS No.01, Umerkot. Interested contractors should submit sealed hard copies of their bids in accordance with the bidding documents. Pro-Tip: Make sure to verify the exact stamp duty and bid security requirements as per the newspaper advertisement and SPPRA guidelines, as these are commonly overlooked and can lead to disqualification.