Construction of Residential Flats for Lower Staff at Central Prison Hyderabad

The Prisons Department Sindh, through its Project Director (Project Management Unit) at the Camp Office Central Prison Karachi, invites sealed tenders for the construction of residential flats for lower staff (BPS-01 to BPS-15) at Central Prison Hyderabad. This is a balance work contract with a completion period of 12 months and a bid security requirement of 5%. The tender documents can be accessed and downloaded from the SPPRA e-procurement portal at http://portalsindh.eprocure.gov.pk from the date of publication until the closing date. Items being procured: - Construction of Residential Flats for Lower Staff (BPS-01 to BPS-15) at Central Prison Hyderabad (Balance Work) The technical scope involves civil construction works at the Central Prison Hyderabad site, focusing on residential accommodation for staff. Bidders must have relevant PEC registration up to June 2027 with appropriate specialization codes. They must also be active on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) or Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) tax payer lists. Experience of similar works executed in the last five years with documentary evidence is mandatory. The bidder must demonstrate financial stability with an average annual turnover not less than the project cost and submit bank statements for the last five years. Technical staff CVs, labor registration certificates, and a comprehensive list of equipment and machinery proposed for the work must be provided. The tender submission deadline is 25-09-2026 at 09:15 AM via the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS). Technical bids will be opened the same day at 09:45 AM at the Project Director's office in Karachi. The bid validity period is 90 days. Earnest money of Rs. 5,000/- in the form of a Pay Order is required along with the bid. The next date for uploading/submitting bids, if required, is 12-10-2026 at 09:15 AM. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents, including original CNIC copies, PEC registration, tax certificates, and technical affidavits, are complete and submitted timely to avoid disqualification. Early registration on the EPADS portal and careful adherence to the single stage two envelope procedure will facilitate smooth participation.