Construction of Bridges and Culverts at Various Villages of Taluka Thatta

This tender invites qualified contractors to undertake the construction of bridges and culverts across various villages in Taluka Thatta, Sindh. Issued by the Public Health Engineering Division Thatta, the project involves civil works including earth excavation, cement concrete paving, masonry, and reinforced concrete structures. The scope covers multiple sites with a total estimated cost of PKR 29.406 million. The works require experienced contractors registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in categories C-5 and C-6, with specialization codes CE-09, CE-10, and EE-11 for electrical works. The project demands high-quality materials and workmanship, including cement concrete, rubble masonry, steel reinforcement, and proper curing and finishing. The sites are located in rural areas of Thatta district, posing logistical and engineering challenges such as material transportation and site accessibility. Bidders must ensure valid PEC registration with renewal up to June 2026, active tax status with FBR and Sindh Revenue Board, and demonstrate financial capacity with an average annual turnover not less than 80% of the estimated cost. Technical bids require attested CVs of engineering staff, bank statements, audit reports from ICAP-registered firms, and affidavits confirming no blacklisting or litigation history. Earnest money of 5% of the bid amount and a tender fee of PKR 3000 are mandatory. Submission deadline is set for 17th April 2026 at 2:30 PM, with bid opening at 3:00 PM on the same day at the office of the Executive Engineer Public Health Engineering Division Thatta, near Session Court & SP Office Makli. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal; manual submissions are not accepted. Original tender fee and bid security instruments must be delivered physically before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender documents for the specific stamp duty and bid security requirements. Ensure all technical proposal pages are duly attested and stamped by the firm owner to avoid disqualification. Early registration on the EPADS portal is advised to avoid last-minute issues.