Development of Bahdaur Shah Zafar Road from University Road to Stadium Chowk

The Cantonment Board Sargodha is procuring development works for Bahdaur Shah Zafar Road, specifically the stretch from University Road to Stadium Chowk in Sargodha city. This project involves comprehensive road development including civil works and road marking using thermoplastic paint. The scope covers supply and installation of all necessary materials such as cement, steel, and paints, with strict adherence to MES Schedule of Rates 2021 (amended). The site is located within Sargodha Cantonment and the project is managed by the Cantonment Executive Officer. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) under relevant categories and possess valid NTN and STRN numbers. Firms must also be registered on the PPRA E-Pads portal to participate. Earnest Money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) amounting to 2% of the estimated cost is required, with the original CDR submitted three days before bid opening. The bid security and performance guarantee requirements are clearly defined, with a 10% performance security applicable if the bid is below 10% of the NIT amount. Bids must be submitted online via the e-Procurement system (EPADS) at https://eprocure.gov.pk before the specified deadline. The bids will be publicly opened at the Cantonment Board office on Club Road, Sargodha Cantt. The contract will be awarded under a single stage one envelope procedure as per Rule 36(a) of the Public Procurement Rules 2004. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all documents, including the bid security and judicial stamp paper certificate confirming no litigation, are properly scanned and uploaded on the EPADS portal well before the closing date. Late or incomplete submissions will be rejected. This tender offers a significant opportunity for contractors with PEC registration and experience in road construction to secure a project in Punjab with a budget of over **PKR 21 million**.