Construction of Culvert and Water Tank at Village Jamali and Lakho Bheel Umerkot

This tender invites qualified contractors to undertake the construction of one culvert at Village Jamali UC Soofi Faqir and one water tank at Village Lakho Bheel UC Walidad Palli in Umerkot District. The District Council Umerkot is overseeing this project under the category of construction and civil works materials, focusing on infrastructure development in rural areas of Sindh. The scope includes excavation, concrete works, brick pavement, and installation of water tanks, requiring skilled workmanship and adherence to engineering standards. The works will be executed at the specified villages in Umerkot, involving earthworks, reinforced cement concrete, brick masonry, and plumbing for water tanks. Contractors must be prepared to manage site challenges such as soil conditions and logistics in a rural setting. The project demands compliance with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) standards and requires contractors to have relevant experience and financial capacity to ensure timely and quality completion within 12 months. Bidders must be registered with PEC for the 2025-26 fiscal year, be on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of FBR, and hold valid Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) registration. Submission of earnest money equal to 5% of the estimated cost and a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 3,000 is mandatory. The tender process follows the Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (SPPRA) rules, emphasizing transparency and fairness. The submission deadline is set for 16th April 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 12:00 Noon at the office of District Council Umerkot, Soriah Badshah Complex near Teen Talwar Chowk. Bids must be submitted electronically via the E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (E-PADS), accompanied by scanned copies of tender fee and bid security. Original instruments must be delivered in sealed envelopes before bid opening. Pro-Tip: Ensure all mandatory documents including PEC registration, ATL status, and SRB certificates are current and properly attached. Pay special attention to the submission of original bid security and tender fee instruments in sealed envelopes to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the bid validity period and adhere strictly to the submission deadline to maintain eligibility.