Construction of Additional Slab and Structural Strengthening of HVAC Plant Room and Store Building at SBP Head Office Karachi

This tender invites bids for the construction of an additional slab for HVAC cooling towers and structural strengthening of the existing HVAC plant room and store building at the State Bank of Pakistan Head Office in Karachi. Issued by the SBP Banking Services Corporation's Engineering Department, this project falls under construction, HVAC, and electrical categories, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the work. The scope includes dismantling existing structures, excavation, reinforced concrete works, masonry, plastering, waterproofing, electrical wiring, and installation of HVAC-related structural components. The site is located at I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi, requiring careful coordination to protect existing equipment and services. The work demands high-quality materials such as Grade 60 steel reinforcement, machine-made concrete blocks, and approved waterproofing membranes. The contractor must follow a detailed bar-chart program with key performance indicators to ensure timely completion within 230 days. Bidders must hold valid PEC registration in category C-5 or above with CE-10 specialization, be active taxpayers on the FBR's ATL, and demonstrate experience with at least two civil works projects of minimum Rs. 20 million in the last five years. Financial capability requires a turnover of Rs. 50 million or equivalent credit facilities. Compliance with all legal and technical requirements is mandatory, including submission of bid security of Rs. 500,000 and performance security of 10% of the contract price. The submission deadline is **12-Mar-2026 12:00 PM**, with technical bids opened at 12:30 PM the same day via the EPADS online portal. Financial bids of technically responsive bidders will be opened subsequently within the bid validity period. The physical address for submission of original bid security and correspondence is the Engineering Department, SBP Banking Services Corporation, 1st Floor Bolton Market Building, MA Jinnah Road, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure strict adherence to the bid security submission requirements—upload scanned copies on EPADS and submit original bid security before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the detailed work program and PEC category requirements to avoid non-responsiveness. Checking the SBP website for any addenda or clarifications before bid submission is highly recommended.