Construction of Hostel Accommodation at Met Office Sukkur Airport

The Pakistan Meteorological Department through its Sub Project Management Unit WSR, Sukkur invites bids for the construction of hostel accommodation at Met Office Sukkur Airport, Sindh. This procurement covers a comprehensive scope of civil works, water supply and sanitation installations, internal electrification, boundary wall construction, road and path works, and related non-schedule items. The department requires experienced contractors registered with PEC and compliant with FBR/ATL registrations to participate in this tender. Items being procured: - Excavation for raft foundations and underground tanks - Cement concrete works including 1:4:8 and reinforced concrete - Termite proofing in foundations - Brick masonry in foundation, basement, plinth, and superstructure - Reinforcement bars and RCC works for columns, beams, slabs, stairs - Damp proof course and plastering works - Waterproofing of roof slab using Bituflex - Installation of insulation boards - Vitrified tiles and granite stone flooring - Aluminium windows and doors - Deodar wood doors and wardrobes - Iron grills and stainless steel railings - Electrical wiring for lighting, fans, plug points, sub-main cables - Installation of LED lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, exhaust fans - Plumbing fixtures including WCs, basins, sinks, valves, and pipes - Boundary wall excavation, masonry, RCC, and gate installation - Road and path preparation, concrete paving, and sand filling - Non-schedule items including WPC bath doors and solar LED street lights The technical scope includes construction of a multi-storey hostel building (ground plus two floors), boundary walls, internal electrification, water supply and sanitary fittings, and road/path works at the Met Office Sukkur Airport site. The contractor will also manage architectural and structural designs, soil investigation, and comply with PEC building codes, Green Building Code of Pakistan 2023, Rainwater Harvesting provisions, and Occupational Safety and Health Code of Practice 2025. Bidders must submit sealed bids through EPADS v2.0 by **Thursday, August 20, 2026 10:30 AM**. Bid security in the form of a pay order or bid securing declaration is mandatory. Technical and financial proposals will be evaluated on a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) basis. The contract includes a 365-day delivery schedule with no JV allowed. The submission address for bid security originals is MET Complex, Gulistan-e-Johar Block-5, University Road, Airport Sub-Division, Malir, Karachi. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure full registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully prepare your bid security documents as manual submissions or incomplete bid securities will lead to disqualification. Also, thoroughly review the detailed bill of quantities and technical specifications to avoid arithmetic errors or omissions that could invalidate your bid. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified contractors to contribute to a key infrastructure project in Sindh, enhancing meteorological services accommodation and facilities.