Construction of Guard Room at HQPAA Parking Near Canteen, Karachi

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) under the Ministry of Defense invites sealed bids for the construction of a guard room at HQPAA parking near the canteen in Karachi. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and is being conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 portal. The project involves civil works including renovation of the guard room and washroom with complete sanitary fixtures and fittings, provision of sewerage and water supply lines, main gate check post, speed breaker, internal and external finishing works, fence and grill gate, sheds at VIP gate and main gate car parking, and miscellaneous related works. Items being procured: - Construction of guard room and washroom with sanitary fixtures - Sewerage line installation - Water supply line installation - Main gate check post - Speed breaker - Internal and external finishing works - Fence and grill gate - Sheds at VIP gate and main gate car parking - Miscellaneous works The scope includes excavation, concrete works, RCC columns, beams, slabs, reinforcement, plastering, flooring with marble and tiles, plumbing fixtures including W.C. pans, lavatory basins, pipes and fittings, electrical works, and installation of water tanks and fiber sheds. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, plant, and equipment necessary for the completion of the works in accordance with the specifications and drawings. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and listing on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL), a valid Professional Tax Certificate for 2026-27, and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration in category C-6. Bidders must submit bid security or bid securing declaration as specified. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by 11:00 AM on October 30, 2026, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions will not be entertained. The contract will be awarded based on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. The contract includes a 365-day maintenance period post substantial completion. The contractor is responsible for compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements as per the PAA HSE Manual. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully review all bidding documents and eligibility criteria to avoid disqualification. Also, prepare for the submission of all mandatory documents including bid security in original form to the specified office before the deadline. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified contractors to work with the Pakistan Airports Authority on a key infrastructure project in Karachi, with clear guidelines and support through the EPADS platform.