Construction of Cricket Ground Mirpur Bhuriro Taluka Thul District Jacobabad

This tender invites bids for the construction of a cricket ground in Mirpur Bhuriro, Taluka Thul, District Jacobabad, issued by the Sports & Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sindh. The project falls under the Construction & Civil Works Materials category and is located in Jacobabad, Sindh. The estimated cost is PKR 71.111 million with a bid security of PKR 5 million. The scope includes earthfilling, turfing, construction of underground water tanks, boundary walls, change rooms, toilet blocks, and installation of irrigation systems and electrical works. The site is in Jacobabad, requiring careful handling of local soil and climatic conditions. The engineering challenges include proper earth compaction, reinforced concrete works, and installation of modern irrigation and electrical systems to maintain the grassy ground. The project duration is 485 days from commencement. Bidders must hold a valid PEC registration in category C-4 or above, be on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of FBR and Sindh Revenue Board (SRB), and provide audited financial reports for the last five years. Joint ventures are not allowed. The tender requires submission of a bid security of 5% of the estimated cost in the form of Call Deposit Receipt or Bank Guarantee. Compliance with PEC category, FBR/ATL status, and submission of an affidavit confirming no blacklisting is mandatory for eligibility. The submission deadline is on the 5th of March 2026 at 1:00 PM, with bid opening at 2:00 PM the same day. Bids must be submitted online through the EPADS portal. The physical address for submission of original bid security is the Executive Engineer (Civil), Sports & Youth Affairs Department, 5th Floor, State Life Building No.3, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure to submit the original bid security to the procuring agency before the deadline, as failure to do so will result in rejection of the bid. Also, carefully review the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty requirements which are often overlooked.