Conservation, Preservation and Restoration of Saint Savour's Church Sukkur and St. Thomas Cathedral Church Hyderabad

This tender invites qualified contractors to undertake the conservation, preservation, and restoration of two significant heritage churches located in Sukkur and Hyderabad, Sindh. Issued by the Directorate General of Antiquities and Archaeology under the Culture, Tourism, Antiquities and Archives Department Government of Sindh, this project falls under the Construction & Civil Works Materials category and requires specialized expertise in heritage conservation. The scope includes detailed documentation, scientific surveying, removal of debris, cleaning of surfaces affected by fungus and pollution, restoration of wooden elements, replacement of decayed lime stone blocks, termite treatment, re-pointing of masonry joints, plastering, electrical and plumbing works, and roof restoration. The work demands careful handling of original materials and adherence to conservation principles, with a completion period of 18 months. The sites are sensitive archaeological heritage locations requiring experienced archaeological engineers, senior architects, and site engineers with relevant PEC registration and specialization codes BC-02, CE-10 & EE-06. Bidders must be registered with PEC in category C-3 or above, hold valid NTN, Sindh Revenue Board, FBR registration, and electric licenses. Financial turnover must be twice the estimated cost over the last five years, supported by audited financial statements. The tender mandates submission of a methodology plan, health, safety and environmental plan, and appointment of senior archaeologists and technical experts. Bid security of PKR 10,950,000 is required in the form of Call Deposit, Pay Order, Demand Draft, or Bank Guarantee. The submission deadline is on 11th February 2026 at 11:00 AM via the EPADS online portal, with technical bids opening at 11:30 AM the same day. The physical submission of bid security and tender fee must be delivered to the Office of the Conservation Officer, Directorate General of Antiquities & Archaeology, C-82, Block-2, Clifton, Karachi. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories, FBR/ATL status, and 2025-26 registration requirements to avoid disqualification. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender documents for mandatory submission of original E-Stamp Paper undertakings and ensure all pages of technical and financial proposals are signed and stamped. Missing or incomplete documentation is a common cause of bid rejection. Also, verify the exact stamp duty requirements on the contract agreement as per the latest Stamp Duty Act to avoid delays post-award.