Conservation and Restoration of Hurmagay Fort Washuk

This tender from the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums Quetta invites bids for the conservation and restoration of Hurmagay Fort located in Washuk, Balochistan. The project falls under the construction and civil works category, focusing on preserving a historic fort with specialized restoration techniques. The work involves using composite schedule rates 2023 and requires expertise in restoration and conservation, ensuring the fort's structural integrity and heritage value are maintained. The site in Washuk presents unique engineering challenges due to its historic nature and remote location. Contractors must be prepared to handle specialized materials and techniques suitable for heritage conservation. The project demands a firm with a proven track record, having completed at least three similar assignments with a turnover of PKR 70 million in the last three years. Registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C-4 or above, with the specialized code BC02, is mandatory. Bidders must be on the Active Taxpayer List and not blacklisted by any procuring agency. The tender follows the Balochistan Public Procurement Rules 2014, requiring a 3% bid security in the form of a bank guarantee or call deposit receipt. The tender documents are available electronically via the BPPRA portal, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the supplier dashboard. The submission deadline is set for 09 April 2026 at 11:00 AM, with tender opening scheduled the same day at 12:00 PM on the EPPS system. The physical address for correspondence is Spinny Road, Quetta. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all PEC and FBR requirements for the fiscal year 2025-26 to avoid disqualification. Pro-Tip: Make sure to verify the Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) details carefully and confirm your registration on the BPPRA electronic procurement system well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.