Construction of 10 Nos. Culverts at Villages Tarique Magsi and Surrounding Areas Umerkot

This tender invites qualified contractors to undertake the construction of 10 culverts across various villages in Umerkot, Sindh, under the supervision of the District Council Umerkot. The project involves excavation, concrete works, brick paving, and installation of structural elements to improve local infrastructure. The works are critical for enhancing connectivity and drainage in the rural areas of Pithoro Taluka, ensuring better access and flood management. The scope includes excavation in ordinary soil, cement concrete works, brick masonry, reinforced concrete, and steel reinforcement fabrication. The site locations are spread across villages such as Tarique Magsi, Allah Dino Shar, Talib Palli, and others within the Makhdoom Talib Mola UC. Contractors must be prepared to manage logistics, material handling, and site safety in a rural setting with potential challenges like soil variability and access constraints. Bidders must hold valid Pakistan Engineering Council registration in the relevant category for 2025-26, be on the Active Taxpayer List of FBR, and registered with the Sindh Revenue Board. Compliance with all mandatory qualification documents, including financial capacity, technical staff, and equipment availability, is essential. The tender requires a 5% bid security and a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 3,000. The contract duration is 12 months with a defect liability period and performance security requirements. Submission deadline is set for 16th April 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 12:00 Noon the same day at the District Council Umerkot office located at Soriah Badshah Complex near Teen Talwar Chowk. Bids must be submitted electronically via the E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (E-PADS) only. Original bid security and tender fee instruments must be delivered in sealed envelopes before bid opening. Pro-Tip: Ensure all bid documents, especially the bid security and tender fee, are submitted both electronically and physically as per instructions. Missing or incomplete bid security submissions are a common cause for disqualification. Also, verify PEC registration category matches the estimated cost to avoid rejection.