Construction and Re-Construction of 3-Classroom Primary Schools in Shaheed Benazirabad District

This tender invites qualified contractors in Karachi under the School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, for the construction and re-construction of 3-classroom primary schools in Shaheed Benazirabad district. The project involves civil works, plumbing, sanitary installations, and electrical works for schools affected by the 2022 rain and flood disasters. The scope includes building classrooms, lavatory blocks, compound walls with gates, external development, water supply, sanitary fittings, and electrification. The site is located in Taluka Daur, Shaheed Benazirabad, requiring contractors to manage local site conditions and ensure quality materials and workmanship. Contractors must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C-5 or above with specialization codes EE04, CE09, and CE10. They must hold a valid electrical license from the Government of Sindh for the concerned region and be active on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) or Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) Active Taxpayer List (ATL). The tender requires proof of experience with similar works completed in the last five years, supported by satisfactory completion certificates and financial soundness demonstrated by bank statements, tax returns, and audit reports from ICAP-registered Chartered Accountants. Technical staff and equipment availability must also be documented. The tender submission deadline is on the 16th of March 2026 at 10:30 AM via the EPAD online portal, with technical bids opening the same day at 11:30 AM at the Project Director's office in the Old KDA Building, Sindh Secretariat, Karachi. The bid validity period is 90 days. Tender fees and bid security must be submitted as per instructions, and all bids must be signed and stamped on each page. Compliance with PEC category, FBR/ATL status, and 2025-26 requirements is mandatory to avoid disqualification. Pro-Tip: Ensure all financial and technical documents are signed and stamped on every page, and double-check the bid security format and validity period to avoid common pitfalls that lead to bid rejection. Also, monitor the EPAD portal for any addenda or clarifications issued before the closing date.