Construction of Rappelling Tower at School of Tactics cum National Police University Islamabad

The Capital Development Aurhority (CDA) Special Project Division - I invites bids for the construction of additional facilities at the National Police Academy (NPA), H-11, Islamabad, specifically the construction of a rappelling tower at the School of Tactics cum National Police University. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and is open to eligible bidders registered on EPADS v2.0. The project is located in Islamabad Capital Territory and requires civil and structural works with electrical components. Items being procured: - Excavation in foundation by manual and excavator methods (ordinary soil) - Cement concrete plain (ratios 1:4:8 and 1:2:4) - Reinforced cement concrete in pile caps, slabs, roof slabs, beams, columns, lintels, girders - Fabrication of mild steel reinforcement (deformed bars Grade-60) - Pacca brick work up to 10 ft height (ratio 1:3) - Cement plaster (various thicknesses) - Painting of new surfaces and guard bars - Providing and installing static low stretch rappelling ropes (diameter 10.5-12 mm, nylon/polyester) - Small iron works including gusset plates, knees, bends, stirrups, straps, rings - Hot-Dip Galvanizing of mild steel components - Providing and fixing terrace railing of 2" conduit pipe welded with square bars - Steel grated doors and steel windows with glazed panels The technical scope includes excavation, concrete works, steel reinforcement, brickwork, plastering, painting, installation of safety ropes, iron works, galvanizing, and railing installation. The site is the National Police Academy in Islamabad, requiring sensitive area construction with security features. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with PEC in category C-5 or above with relevant codes CE-02, CE-09, CE-10, and ME-07. Bidders must have completed at least two similar projects of PKR 40 million or above in the last five years, with experience in construction of rappelling towers or related civil works in sensitive areas. Key personnel must include graduate engineers (civil and electrical), quantity surveyors, and associate engineers with relevant experience. Equipment capabilities such as dumpers, concrete mixers, steel shuttering, steel cutting and bending machines, and diesel generators are required. Financial soundness includes audited balance sheets for the last three years, average annual turnover of PKR 50 million or above, and bank credit lines of PKR 30 million or more. The bid submission deadline is Monday, July 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM via EPADS v2.0 only. Manual submissions are not accepted. The technical bid will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Bidders must submit bid security in the form of pay order or call deposit and comply with all bidding document requirements. The contract duration is 60 days from commencement. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and document submission on EPADS v2.0, and carefully prepare the technical bid to meet the detailed eligibility and experience criteria. Pay special attention to the bid security and performance guarantee requirements to avoid disqualification. Visit the site beforehand to understand the scope and security requirements fully. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified construction firms with expertise in civil and structural works in sensitive government facilities in Islamabad.