Extension of Interview Shade at Central Prison and C.F. Hyderabad

The Prisons Department Sindh, through its Project Management Unit, invites sealed tenders for the extension of the interview shade at Central Prison and C.F. Hyderabad. This procurement is specifically managed by the Project Director at the Camp Office Central Prison Karachi, but the work site is located in Hyderabad, Sindh. The tender calls for the construction work involving the extension of the interview shade, with a completion period of 12 months and a bid security requirement of 5% of the bid value. Items being procured: - Extension of Interview Shade at Central Prison & C.F., Hyderabad The technical scope includes civil construction works at the prison facility, requiring specialized workmanship to meet security and infrastructure standards suitable for a high-security prison environment. The project demands adherence to the SPP Rules 2010 (Amended up-to-date) and includes submission of technical and financial bids through the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS). Eligibility criteria are stringent and mandatory. Bidders must provide a valid CNIC of proprietors or partners, valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration up to June 2027 in the appropriate category with specialization codes, and be active on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) tax payer lists. Experience proof of similar works executed in the last five years is required, with at least one similar work costing 80% of the estimated cost or two works costing 50% each. Financial turnover statements certified by Chartered Accountants and bank statements for the last five years must be submitted. The bidder must also provide bio-data of technical staff, labor registration certificates, and a comprehensive list of equipment and machinery proposed for the work. The tender fee and bid security must be submitted in the form of a pay order and call deposit receipt respectively, valid for 28 days beyond the bid validity period. The original documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope by hand to the Project Director, PMU, Prison Department, Sindh, Camp Office Central Prison Karachi before the bid opening. The initial bid submission deadline is 13-08-2026 at 09:15 A.M., with technical bids opening the same day at 09:45 A.M. If no bids are received, the next submission date is 28-08-2026 at 09:15 A.M. with opening at 09:45 A.M. The bid validity period is 90 days. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all technical documents and bid securities are prepared meticulously and submitted on time through the EPADS system, while also delivering the original bid security and tender fee documents by hand before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Attention to detail in meeting all eligibility and documentation requirements will be critical for success in this tender.