Establishment of Ladies Block at Mir Masoom Shah Library Sukkur affiliated with Digital British Council Library Karachi

The Sukkur Municipal Corporation invites bids for the establishment of a Ladies Block at Mir Masoom Shah Library Sukkur, affiliated with the Digital British Council Library Karachi. This project is a significant development initiative aimed at enhancing library facilities specifically for women in Sukkur. The procurement covers civil works including construction of the building with reinforced concrete, brickwork, plastering, flooring, and finishing. Additionally, plumbing, electrical installations, solar power system, furniture, computer equipment, books, air conditioning, and elevator installation are included in the scope. The project is located in Sukkur city, Sindh province, under the jurisdiction of Sukkur Municipal Corporation. The technical scope involves comprehensive construction and installation works. Civil works include excavation, concrete works, brick masonry, plastering, flooring with marble and tiles, aluminum and wooden joinery, painting, and false ceiling installation. Plumbing works cover installation of W.C. pans, wash basins, traps, G.I. pipes, valves, and sewerage systems. Electrical works include laying of PVC insulated copper conductors, circuit breakers, changeover switches, and lighting fixtures. A 60 KW on-grid solar system with mono/bi-facial modules and inverters will be installed to support energy needs. Furniture supply includes workstations, bookshelves, tables, chairs, and cabinets. Computer equipment includes desktops and laser printers. Air conditioning units and an elevator system are also part of the contract. Eligible bidders must have valid Pakistan Engineering Council registration in relevant categories, NTN and SRB registration with active status, and experience of similar works with successful completion certificates. Financial capability is demonstrated by audited reports and bank credit worthiness. Bidders must submit technical and financial proposals electronically through the SPPRA EPADS system. Earnest money of 5% of the estimated cost and a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 5,000 are required. The bid validity period is 90 days. The tender submission deadline is 08-06-2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day at the office of the Executive Engineer, Sukkur Municipal Corporation. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on the official Sindh e-procurement portal. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required affidavits, bid security, and technical documentation are complete and properly paginated to avoid disqualification. Participation in a joint venture with a consultant firm is allowed and may enhance technical capacity. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for contractors and firms experienced in multi-disciplinary construction projects in Sindh. The comprehensive scope demands strong project management and technical expertise to meet the 24-month completion timeline and quality standards set by the Sukkur Municipal Corporation.