Construction of Bridge (1x10 Span Culvert) at Sim Shakh Near Lashari Choki District Sohbatpur

This tender invites bids for the construction of a bridge featuring a 1x10 span culvert at Sim Shakh near Lashari Choki in District Sohbatpur, Balochistan. The Public Works Department (PWD), Roads, CW, PP&H Department District Sohbatpur, is overseeing this project under the BSDI Programme. The estimated cost is PKR 2.692 million with an earnest money deposit of PKR 54,000. The work involves significant civil engineering efforts including foundation laying, concrete work, and structural assembly in a challenging terrain typical of Sohbatpur. The project demands contractors with PEC registration in category C-5 or above, holding specialization codes CE01 and CE10. Compliance with tax authorities such as NTN, Sales Tax Department, and BRA is mandatory. The tender follows the Balochistan Public Procurement Authorities 2014 rules and Pakistan Engineering Council by-laws. Contractors must submit a technical bid accompanied by a call deposit receipt as bid security. The bidding documents are available for Rs. 1500 via green challan form and can be downloaded from the BPPRA website. Contractors should ensure their PEC registration and tax documentation are current and valid for the fiscal year 2025-26. The bid validity period is ninety days. The submission deadline is strictly by 12:00 PM on 9th February 2026, with technical bids opening at 1:00 PM the same day. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the work title and proposal type, either by hand or registered mail to the Executive Engineer (Roads) office in Sohbatpur. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty requirements on the non-judicial stamp paper, as these are often overlooked and can lead to disqualification. Also, ensure the call deposit receipt is correctly issued from a scheduled bank to avoid bid rejection.