Construction of New Air Traffic Control Tower, Fire Station and Allied Facilities at Skardu International Airport

The Pakistan Airports Authority (Planning and Development Directorate) invites electronic bids from eligible bidders registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) for the procurement of works involving the construction of a new Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), Fire Station, and allied facilities at Skardu International Airport, Skardu. This project is critical for enhancing airport infrastructure and operational safety in the region. Items being procured: - Construction of New Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) - Construction of Fire Station - Allied Facilities at Skardu International Airport The technical scope includes comprehensive civil works, HVAC installations, electrical works, and mechanical systems as per PEC specialization codes CE-01, CE-02(ii), CE-10, BC-01(ii), ME-01 (HVAC), ME-02, ME-03, EE-03, EE-04, and EE-07. Bidders may apply individually with valid PEC Category C-A registration or as a joint venture with specified PEC categories. The project demands adherence to high standards of quality and safety. Eligibility requires PEC registration in the relevant categories, FBR/ATL registration, and submission of a bid security amounting to Pak Rupees One Hundred Million (PKR 100,000,000/-) in the form of a bank guarantee favoring Pakistan Airports Authority. The bid security must be submitted physically along with the original technical bid before the deadline. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Financial bids are to be uploaded only; no hard copies will be accepted. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Project Director's Office, Skardu International Airport. For correspondence, contact Engr. Kashif Ali (Project Director) at +92-334-3687182. Interested bidders should register on https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/ if not already registered. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security is prepared as a valid bank guarantee and submitted physically with the technical bid before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the PEC specialization codes required to confirm eligibility before bidding.